Society & Culture Speakers — Page 9

Sarah Kay is a spoken word poet and the founder of Project VOICE, which uses spoken word poetry to entertain, educate, and inspire. Her TED Talk has been viewed...

Austin Kleon is the bestselling author of 'Steal Like an Artist,' 'Show Your Work!,' and 'Keep Going,' which together have sold over a million copies on creativ...

Author, critic, and former literary editor of GQ and New York Magazine whose memoir 'Lost in the Meritocracy' offers a sharp critique of elite education. He spe...

Author of 'Free-Range Kids' and founder of the Let Grow Foundation who sparked a national conversation about children's independence and play. She speaks on ove...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who took 'Napalm Girl,' one of the most iconic and powerful photographs in history, which helped turn American opinio...

Climate lawyer and co-director of Uplift who has won landmark legal cases holding fossil fuel companies accountable. She speaks on climate litigation, environme...

Mark Shulman is a creative professional and author known for innovative approaches to storytelling and human connection. His work bridges entertainment, educati...

Comedian, journalist, and television personality, Kat Timpf is known for her sharp wit and commentary on politics and pop culture. Her unique perspective combin...

Philanthropist, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and author of 'The Moment of Lift' who has dedicated her life to global health, women's empow...

The youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history who survived a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15 and became the world's most powerful advocate for girls' edu...

Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and one of the most influential moral leaders in the world. He has championed economic equality, environmental s...

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the first Latina and third woman to serve on the nation's highest court, author of 'My Beloved World.' She speaks on jus...

Lead singer of The Police, solo artist, author of 'Broken Music,' and environmental activist who has fought for Amazon rainforest preservation for decades. He s...

Meghan Markle is a former actress and member of the British Royal Family who has become an influential voice on gender equality, mental health, and social justi...