KEYNOTE Speakers

Our lineup this year consists of America’s most successful entrepreneurs, owners from some of the top companies, and influential leaders. The seminar agenda covers all topics and industries, teaching you everything you need to know about how to make it in the world of business. Hear multi-million dollar entrepreneurs recount how they paved their way to success and how you can do the same.

We recommend that you arrive at each session at least 10 minutes early to get your seat; they will fill up fast!

Liana Zavo

ZavoMedia PR & Forbes Business Council PR Tips & Benefits For Small Businesses- How Online Reputation Can Propel Businesses Forward

Wed, 11:00 - 11:30

Keynote Theatre 3

In a world where businesses compete for attention, it is a priority for entrepreneurs to establish an image that stands out. Personal branding remains a vital aspect that needs thoughtful planning to attract a target audience. To impact the market, business owners must cultivate a presence that aligns with the brand’s mission and core values. From my experience as a public relations strategist, coming up with such a feat requires meticulous planning and research.

Ravi Theja Yada

Microsoft Behavioral Analytics: Stop guessing, Get Clarity

Now more than ever, understanding your users and how they experience your website is critical. What is -and isn’t- working for them? How can you optimize your website to hit conversions and business metrics? In this talk, we’ll dig into user behavior analytics - why they’re essential to optimizing your user experience, which tools/techniques you should be leveraging, and how to combine it all to hit your goals.

Wed, 11:45 - 12:15

Keynote Theatre 3

Adriana Gallardo

Adriana Gallardo Grow Your Business Through Entrepreneurship, Marketing And Sales

Based on her experience, Adriana will give you the necessary tools to grow your business with entrepreneurship to achieve your goals and objectives. As well as the importance of effective marketing to communicate and publicise your product or service. And how to increase your sales through learning how the sales cycle works.

Wed, 12:30 - 13:00

Keynote Theatre 3

Wed, 13:15 - 13:45

Keynote Theatre 3

Amy Jennette

Stories of Success

Stories of Success – a moderated panel of entrepreneurs focusing on what propels them forward. How they got started, how they made their first sale and how they’ve overcome challenges and thrived.

Kasha Stewart

Adobe

How Can You Create A Culture Where Your Product Is The Engine Of Growth?

Learn how to build a successful product-led growth strategy and develop a PLG team. Create an actionable and measurable growth culture for your product.

Wed, 14:00 - 14:30

Keynote Theatre 3

Tavi Castro & John Hyland

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Wed, 14:45 - 15:15

Thurs, 11:00 - 11:30

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Engineers & 1DS Collective Social, Content, And Influencer Domination In Any Business

How to grow your social prowess, content pipeline, and influencer program strategically. Let's work through real life examples of how to dominate in the digital marketing world.

Tom Greenwood

Evolve360 Entrepreneurs Don’t Need (Only) Money

Having money is very helpful when starting a business, but there is so much more that is needed for a business to be successful. Contrary to popular opinion, you don’t need thousands of dollars or an investor to start and grow a successful business…. you need much more than that.

Before you sell your soul or give away equity for a small amount of money, come and listen to what we have to say.

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Thurs, 11:45 - 12:15

Keynote Theatre 3

Heather Hopkins

Hulah Young Entrepreneur To Industry Disruptor: Hulah, Viral Dating App Story

Dive into the remarkable journey of Hulah, a viral dating app that disrupted the industry. Discover the secrets behind its rapid rise from a startup founded by a young entrepreneur to becoming an industry disruptor. Hear firsthand how Hulah leveraged innovative strategies, embraced product-led growth, and fostered authentic connections. Gain valuable insights and actionable advice for building your own successful venture in the digital age. Get ready to be inspired and empowered to create waves of change in your industry.

Heather Marianna

Beauty Kitchen, Marianna Naturals Envision Sales Through Private Labeling

You may have asked yourself, how do I kick start my brand? How do I start my brand on a budget? This is the seminar for you!

Thurs, 12:30 - 13:00

Keynote Theatre 3

Paul Alex Espinoza

ATM 101, LLC

Former Detective Turned 7 Figure Entrepreneur

Paul Alex is a former detective turned serial entrepreneur. Discover how he successfully transitioned from law enforcement to building a seven-figure business in just one year. Learn about the power of bravery, adaptability, and seizing opportunities in the face of the Great Resignation. Paul's story highlights the importance of transferable skills, self-discovery, and seeking guidance during career changes. Be inspired to embrace change and pursue a more fulfilling professional path.

Thurs, 13:15 - 13:45

Keynote Theatre 3

Thurs, 14:00 - 14:30

Keynote Theatre 3

Rochelle Sanchirico

Spotify

Hear It Here: Your Small Business On Spotify

Join Spotify’s Global Head of SMB Marketing for a one-of-a-kind guided tour of the Spotify Ad Studio to learn how to create effective ads that reach the right audiences to drive awareness, sales, and foot traffic. Gain firsthand experience on how to create a digital audio advertisement that works –from setting a budget, to identifying a target audience, to developing high-impact creatives.

Alex Levenson

Uber

Driving Business Growth: How Uber Empowers And Supports Today's Businesses

Through real-life case studies and success stories, Alex Levenson, Uber's General Manager of Delivery Ads, will explore how Uber advertising partners, like SMB merchants leverage Uber’s platform to expand their customer base and unlock new revenue streams. Expect to walk away from this discussion with creative marketing tips to reach today’s busy consumers.

Thurs, 14:45 - 15:15

Keynote Theatre 3

Rachael Powell

GoDaddy

Grow Your Business Through E-Commerce

Set your business up for growth by getting online and selling your goods and services through e-commerce – here and abroad.

Wed, 11:45 - 12:15

Keynote Theatre 1

Rich Hua

Amazon Web Services

Amazon’s Culture Of Innovation

Amazon’s approach to innovation has remained consistent since the company first launched—start with the customer and work backwards. In this session, learn about Amazon’s peculiar culture and how Amazon innovates through four distinct, yet interdependent, elements: culture, mechanisms, architecture, and organization. Dive deeper into each topic and learn more about practical applications, including Leadership Principles, working backwards, and why it’s always Day 1 at Amazon.

Wed, 12:30 - 13:00

Keynote Theatre 1

Wed, 13:15 - 13:45

Keynote Theatre 1

Chad MacRae & Angela Rees

Leveraging Open Strategy: Guiding Location Choice & Team Expansion Effectively

This session will dive into strategic frameworks that aid effective international team expansion and location selection. Learn how open strategy can enable informed decision-making, foresight, and pave the way for successful global growth. This seminar will provide insights applicable for both new and established businesses seeking to expand their global footprint while maintaining team cohesiveness and

Wed, 14:45 - 15:15

Keynote Theatre 1

Decentralized Leadership In New Environments

Growing a business into new global markets and environments can be challenging and maintaining control of your business units that are countries away from you can be even more challenging. In this presentation I will present how I found success managing teams through decentralized leadership in different geographic locations with each team facing its own challenges regarding unity of effort, achieving goals, and receiving the resources needed to accomplish operational tasks.

Kristy Sakai & José Palomares

Supertext (Kristy) / Coupa Software (José)

Built Globally, Trusted Locally: Leveraging Localization For Global Growth

Research, strategy, and execution. People, processes, and technology. With the right elements in place, you'll be on your way to taking your products and services global. Learn the basics from two localization superstars with more than 40 years of collective experience taking companies global. Understand the key steps in the localization journey, how to gain buy-in, and how to get started and scale up.

Michael Nevski

Progressing With Life…Interrupted

Discover the multi-faceted stressors facing consumers today. From economic challenges to geopolitical tensions, pandemics, and health concerns, these factors shape spending behaviours and overall well-being. Using primary consumer data, I’ll share real-life examples of how different consumer groups respond to these stressors.

Thurs, 11:00- 11:30

Keynote Theatre 1

Thurs, 11:45 - 12:15

Keynote Theatre 1

Tayde Aburto

U.S. Business Association of E-Commerce 6 Steps To Run A Profitable Business Like Bezos

Learn the six steps that can help you optimize your operation and increase profit in your business.

Anitha Mercy

Meta & Ex-Google Strategies For Global Business Growth Using AI, Data & Tech

A Broader Journey with Broader Boundaries - Learn how to think global and act local in business environments empowered by AI, data and technology. Anitha will share her personal learnings and strategies based on her decades of experience working at Meta and Google, where she supported Fortune 500 companies to expand their businesses for increased profits.

Thurs, 12:30 - 13:00

Keynote Theatre 1

Sophie Taitt

Netflix Behind The Streams: Global Business Growth Insights

Discover global business growth insights from media industry leader Sophie Taitt, a key figure in the Netflix Studio's international expansion. Learn how to grow your business while running it effectively.

Thurs, 13:15 - 13:45

Keynote Theatre 1

Kevin Klowden

Milken Institute Challenges & Opportunities For SMEs in the Changing Global Economy

In the wake of the global pandemic and international tensions, numerous countries and companies are rethinking globalization and supply chains. While the challenges of this realignment may appear daunting at first, they are also creating significant opportunities for new markets, not only in emerging economies, but also to benefit from trends in regionalization and realigned supply chains.

Thurs, 14:00 - 14:30

Keynote Theatre 1