After Dinner Speakers

Bob Iger is a renowned business executive, author, and speaker who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry....

Former anchor of ABC World News Tonight and one of the most celebrated journalists in American television history, known for probing interviews with world leade...

NBA legend, four-time champion, and one of the most dominant centers in basketball history with a remarkable second career as a businessman, TV personality, and...

Academy Award-winning director and producer of films including 'Apollo 13,' 'A Beautiful Mind,' and 'Frost/Nixon' who grew up as a child star on 'The Andy Griff...

Talk show host, comedian, actress, and the person who became the most prominent LGBTQ public figure in America when she came out in 1997 at enormous professiona...

Nine-time Grammy winner and one of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 80 million records sold, and a celebrated Super Bowl LVIII halftime perf...

Tyler Perry is an actor, playwright, filmmaker, and studio mogul who built Tyler Perry Studios, one of the largest film production studios in the United States....

Reese Witherspoon is an Academy Award-winning actress who founded Hello Sunshine, a media company focused on female-driven stories, which she sold for $900 mill...

Ryan Reynolds is an actor and entrepreneur who built Aviation American Gin and sold it for $610 million, and also co-owns Wrexham AFC and the marketing company ...

Jennifer Aniston is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress best known for 'Friends' and 'The Morning Show.' She is one of the most recognizable and beloved ac...

Robert Downey Jr. transformed from a troubled actor into the highest-paid movie star in the world through his iconic role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Un...

Bestselling author of 'Moneyball,' 'The Blind Side,' 'The Big Short,' and 'Going Infinite' who is perhaps the greatest narrative nonfiction writer working today...

Academy Award-winning film composer behind the scores of Inception, The Dark Knight, Interstellar, Dune, and dozens of other iconic films. He speaks on creativi...

Curator of TED and author of 'TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking' who has built TED into the world's most influential ideas platform. He speak...

America's most celebrated portrait photographer whose iconic images for Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair have defined how we see celebrity, politics, and culture. ...

Jay Leno is an iconic comedian and television host best known for hosting The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for over two decades. Beyond comedy, he's a passionate ...

Academy Award-winning actor and author, Matthew McConaughey brings entertainment, charisma, and philosophical insight to speaking engagements. His authentic sto...

Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and playwright who created the revolutionary musical Hamilton. Miranda is a cultural icon known for innovative storytelli...

Steve Martin is a legendary comedian, actor, playwright, and banjo musician who revolutionized stand-up comedy with his innovative absurdist style. His multifac...

Chris Evans is an acclaimed actor best known for playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a career spanning film and television. His thoug...

Steve Harvey is a multi-talented entertainer, comedian, television host, and author known for his humor, charisma, and motivational messaging. His career spans ...

Julie Andrews is a legendary actress, singer, and author with an iconic career spanning theater, film, and television. Her grace, talent, and thoughtful perspec...

David Copperfield is the world's most commercially successful magician and illusionist, known for groundbreaking performances and television specials. His innov...

Academy Award-winning filmmaker and New York Knicks superfan whose 'joints' have chronicled Black American life for four decades, from 'Do the Right Thing' to '...

America's documentary filmmaker laureate whose series on the Civil War, baseball, jazz, and Vietnam have defined how America understands its own history. He spe...

Academy Award winner for 'Ray,' Grammy winner, stand-up comedian, and one of Hollywood's most versatile entertainers who publicly shared his near-death health s...

David McCullough won the Pulitzer Prize twice, for 'Truman' and 'John Adams,' and was one of America's most beloved historians and storytellers. His other books...

Neil Gaiman is one of the most celebrated storytellers of his generation, having written novels, comic books, short stories, and screenplays including 'American...

Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant NBA centers in history with four championships. After retiring, he became a successful businessman, investor, and a...

Gwyneth Paltrow is an Academy Award-winning actress who founded Goop, a lifestyle and wellness brand valued at over $250 million. She transitioned from Hollywoo...

Ryan Seacrest is one of the most ubiquitous media personalities in America, hosting 'American Idol,' 'Live with Kelly and Ryan,' and 'Dick Clark's New Year's Ro...

Shonda Rhimes is the creator of 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal,' and 'How to Get Away with Murder,' and signed a landmark $150 million deal with Netflix. Her memoir...

Viola Davis is an EGOT winner—one of the few performers to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Her memoir 'Finding Me' became a #1 New York Times bestse...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a global icon who transitioned from winning Miss World to becoming a Bollywood superstar and then a Hollywood leading actress. She is a...

Vince McMahon is the chairman of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) who transformed professional wrestling from a regional sideshow into a global entertainment...

Amy Poehler is an Emmy-winning actress, comedian, and producer best known for 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Parks and Recreation.' She co-founded Amy Poehler's Sma...

Ali Wong is a comedian and actress who rose to fame with her Netflix specials 'Baby Cobra' and 'Hard Knock Wife,' breaking barriers for Asian American comedians...

RuPaul is the most commercially successful drag queen in history and the host and creator of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' which has won multiple Emmy Awards. His catch...

Kevin Costner is an Academy Award-winning actor and director known for 'Dances with Wolves,' 'Field of Dreams,' and 'Yellowstone.' He is also a musician and env...

Academy Award-winning actress for '12 Years a Slave' and author of children's book 'Sulwe' about colorism, who has become one of Hollywood's most compelling voi...

One of America's most beloved humorists and essayists, bestselling author of 'Me Talk Pretty One Day' and 'Calypso' whose live readings sell out theaters worldw...

Director of 'Black Panther,' which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time and a cultural phenomenon, as well as 'Creed' and 'Fruitvale Station.' H...

Host of Late Night with Seth Meyers and former Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update anchor known for his sharp political comedy. He speaks on come...

CBS Mornings co-host and one of the most trusted journalists in America known for her warm yet incisive interviewing style. She speaks on journalism, media, sto...

Bestselling YA author of 'The Fault in Our Stars' and host of Crash Course educational YouTube with billions of views. He speaks on writing, education, mental h...

Academy Award-nominated actor known for Forrest Gump and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation that serves veterans, first responders, and their families. He sp...

Geena Davis is an Academy Award-winning actress and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. She advocates for gender equality and positive repr...

Mark King is the legendary lead singer and bassist of the band Level 42, known for their iconic bass lines and funk-influenced sound. He brings authentic perspe...

Sophia Bush is an accomplished actress, activist, and entrepreneur known for her work in television and film, as well as her advocacy for social causes. She spe...

Willie Robertson is the CEO of Duck Commander and star of the reality television show Duck Dynasty, making him a cultural icon with massive media influence. His...

An iconic television host, author, and literacy advocate best known for Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton is a passionate speaker on education, literacy, and the po...

Emmy-winning actor and producer, Jason Sudeikis is known for his work in comedy, entertainment, and the sports-comedy series 'Ted Lasso.' He brings humor, creat...

Entertainment executive, sports franchise owner, and bestselling author, Peter Guber brings unparalleled expertise in storytelling, entrepreneurship, and leader...

Mayim Bialik is an acclaimed actress, neuroscientist, and author with a PhD in neurobiology from UCLA. Beyond her entertainment career, she is a passionate advo...

John Mulaney is an acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer known for his clever, observational humor and storytelling prowess. His comedy specials and performanc...

Actor, producer, and television host with a decades-long career in entertainment and numerous high-profile roles. Lowe is known for engaging audiences with behi...

Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster with over four decades of experience covering major sporting events. Nantz brings insider stories and behind-the-scenes pe...

Terry Crews is an actor, producer, and former NFL player known for his dynamic energy and motivational messaging about personal growth and breaking addiction. H...

Lilly Singh is a comedian, actress, and late-night talk show host known for her energetic comedy and digital media presence. She has built a massive following t...

Jim Gaffigan is an award-winning comedian and actor known for his self-deprecating humor and observational comedy, with multiple Emmy nominations and a successf...

Eva Longoria is an actress, producer, director, and businesswoman with significant influence in entertainment and entrepreneurship. She speaks on Latinx represe...

Giada De Laurentiis is a celebrity chef, television personality, and restaurateur known for her culinary expertise and media presence. She speaks on food, welln...

Tim Allen is a comedian and actor known for his observational humor and successful television career. He brings entertaining and relatable perspectives to audie...

Amy Schumer is a comedian, actress, and writer known for her bold, relatable humor and feminist perspective. She engages audiences with sharp wit and honest com...

Legendary author with numerous bestsellers and cultural impact, Stephen King is one of the most prolific and influential writers of our time. His insights into ...

Late-night television host and comedian, Jimmy Kimmel is known for his sharp wit, humor, and engaging personality. His ability to entertain large audiences and ...

Acclaimed actress and producer, Taraji P. Henson is known for her powerful performances and advocacy for mental health and social issues. Her influence in enter...

Alan Alda is an acclaimed actor, director, and author with a distinguished career in film, television, and theater. His thoughtful perspective on acting, commun...

Tony Award-winning actor, rapper, and singer famous for his role in Hamilton and his work with the musical group Clipping. Diggs is known for his innovative app...

Acclaimed actor, author, and LGBTQ+ activist best known for his role in Star Trek and his powerful advocacy for civil rights and equality. Takei is a celebrated...

Sheila Johnson is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), who has emerged as one of the most influential speake...

Chip Heath is a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and co-author, with his brother Dan Heath, of four New York Times bestsellers: 'Made to Stick,...

National Book Award-winning author of 'Between the World and Me' whose essay 'The Case for Reparations' reignited a national debate. He speaks on racial justice...

Chemical engineering graduate, former top martial arts champion, and global action film star best known for playing Ivan Drago in Rocky IV who has reinvented hi...

Iconic actor who played 'The Fonz' and multiple Emmy Award winner for 'Barry' who discovered at age 31 that his childhood struggles were due to dyslexia and has...

Co-author of the 'Freakonomics' series and host of the 'Freakonomics Radio' podcast that has explored the hidden side of everything from economics to human beha...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Color Purple,' poet, and activist who has championed women's rights, Black liberation, and environmental justice for over ...

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner — for 'The Underground Railroad' and 'The Nickel Boys' — one of the most celebrated novelists working in America today who transf...

Bob Costas is one of the most accomplished sportscasters in American history, having hosted 12 Olympic Games for NBC and won 28 Emmy Awards. His eloquent commen...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author whose novels 'Americanah' and 'Half of a Yellow Sun' have won multiple awards. Her TED Talk 'The Danger of a Singl...

Erik Larson is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including 'The Devil in the White City,' 'Dead Wake,' and 'The Splendid and the Vile,' all of w...

Ava DuVernay is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker who directed 'Selma,' '13th,' and 'When They See Us,' becoming one of the most important voices in American cinema....

Kerry Washington is an Emmy-nominated actress known for her starring role in 'Scandal' and advocacy for social issues including racial justice and voting rights...

Brandi Carlile is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and one of the most acclaimed musicians of her generation. Her memoir 'Broken Horses' became a New York Tim...

Bobby Kotick served as CEO of Activision Blizzard for over 30 years, building it into one of the largest gaming companies in the world before its acquisition by...

Issa Rae is the creator and star of HBO's 'Insecure' and author of 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.' She has become a major media mogul with production...

Guy Fieri is a celebrity chef and host of 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' who built a food and entertainment empire. He raised millions for restaurant workers dur...

Wanda Sykes is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, and writer known for her sharp political humor and Netflix specials. She is one of the most acclaimed st...

Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special 'Nanette' was a cultural phenomenon that blurred the line between comedy and personal testimony, winning a Peabody Award and Emm...

Awkwafina (Nora Lum) is a Golden Globe-winning actress and rapper known for 'The Farewell,' 'Crazy Rich Asians,' and 'Shang-Chi.' She broke barriers as one of t...

Neil Patrick Harris is an actor, singer, and magician known for 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Doogie Howser, M.D.,' and hosting the Tony Awards and Oscars. He is an...

Actress, director, and daughter of Ron Howard who has starred in the Jurassic World franchise and directed episodes of The Mandalorian. She speaks on directing,...

VP of Fitness Programming at Peloton and bestselling author of 'Shut Up and Run' who survived being held hostage in a restaurant and turned the trauma into a re...

Author of 'Where Good Ideas Come From' and 'How We Got to Now' who explores the history of innovation and how breakthrough ideas emerge from networks of influen...

British singer-songwriter and former British Army officer who served in Kosovo with NATO before his music career took off with 'You're Beautiful.' He speaks on ...

Author of 'The Joy Luck Club' and 'The Kitchen God's Wife' who captured the Chinese-American immigrant experience with unparalleled emotional depth. She speaks ...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' and MIT professor who has written with raw honesty about the Dominican-American experien...

Author of 'Pachinko,' a multigenerational saga about a Korean family in Japan that became a global phenomenon and Apple TV+ series. She speaks on Korean identit...

Brazilian photographer and environmental activist whose stunning long-term documentary projects on labor, migration, and nature have made him one of the most ce...

British portrait photographer who has photographed virtually every world leader and whose work for The New Yorker and Time has captured defining portraits of po...

Jenn Lim is the CEO and co-founder of Delivering Happiness, an organizational consulting firm focused on creating positive workplace cultures. She combines rese...

Giuliana Rancic is a television personality, fashion expert, and media personality known for her work as a red carpet host and entertainment reporter. She bring...

Motivational speaker and author who survived severe burns as a child, John O'Leary inspires audiences to embrace their potential and live intentionally. His aut...

World-class entertainer and comedian known for high-energy performances, Jeff Civillico combines comedy with motivational messaging. His unique blend of enterta...

Bestselling author and television producer with expertise in history, storytelling, and human potential. Brad Meltzer engages audiences with compelling narrativ...

Award-winning spoken word poet and motivational speaker, Sekou Andrews uses powerful poetry and storytelling to inspire social change and personal growth. His e...

Emmy-winning television producer and comedy writer, Matthew Senreich brings creative storytelling and entertainment expertise to corporate audiences. His work i...

Dan Goods is a NASA engineer and innovator known for creating compelling visual storytelling about space and science. His unique perspective on innovation and h...

Alexi Pappas is an Olympic distance runner, filmmaker, and author who combines athletic excellence with creative storytelling. She inspires audiences with her j...

Christie Hefner is a former CEO and business executive with extensive experience in media, entertainment, and organizational leadership. She speaks about busine...

Roy Firestone is a legendary sports broadcaster and journalist with decades of experience covering major sporting events and personalities. His storytelling and...

Nancy Gibbs is an acclaimed journalist and former Managing Editor of TIME magazine with extensive expertise in major news stories and American politics. Her tho...

Carson Kressley is a television personality, style expert, and entertainer known for his work on Queer Eye and other media ventures. His engaging personality an...

Shankar Vedantam is an acclaimed journalist and host of the NPR podcast "Hidden Brain" focused on the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior. His fascin...

Michael Carbonaro is a magician and television performer known for his hidden camera magic show "The Carbonaro Effect" on truTV. His innovative approach to magi...

Bruce Feiler is a bestselling author and broadcaster known for his engaging storytelling about American culture, family, and personal transformation. His insigh...

Derek Daly is a retired professional race car driver and broadcaster with decades of experience in motorsports and sports media. He shares expertise on competit...

Kindra Hall is a storytelling expert and keynote speaker who helps organizations harness the power of narrative for business growth and cultural change. Her inn...

A prominent sports broadcaster and television personality, Michelle Beadle brings expertise in sports media, entertainment, and engaging audiences. She speaks o...

A Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and author, Dave Barry brings wit, humor, and insightful commentary to speaking engagements. His perspective on culture, polit...