Dr. Pfeffer received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University and his Ph.D. from Stanford. He began his career at the business school at the University of Illinois and then taught at…
Jeffrey Sachs is a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development. He is widely recognized for bold and effective strategies to address complex challenges including debt crises, hyperinflations, the transition…
Jenn Lim is the CEO and CHO [Chief Happiness Officer] of Delivering Happiness [DH], a company she and Tony Hsieh [prior CEO of Zappos] cofounded to show how you can prioritize purpose, people,…
Jeremy Gutsche, MBA, CFA, is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning innovation expert, "one of the most sought-after keynote speakers on the planet" (The Sun Newspaper) and the CEO of Trend Hunter…
Jeremy Rifkin is an American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist. Rifkin is the author of 20 bestselling books about the impact of scientific and technological changes on…
Jim Al-Khalili
"THE JOY OF SCIENCE"
Theoretical Physicist, Author & Broadcaster. President, The British Science Association (2018-19). Host of “The Life Scientific” on BBC Radio 4 programme.
Jim Al-Khalili is a multiple award-winning science communicator renowned for his public engagement around the world through writing and broadcasting and a leading academic making fundamental contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in nuclear…
Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, a mobile payment platform that changed the world. A revolutionary service that allows anyone to accept credit cards anywhere. Square is based on hardware, created by…
JJ Delgado is a Cum Laude doctor in Digital Economy recognized for his leadership and talent. In 2016 and early 2017, he not only led the day with the highest number of international…
Joan Clos
MAYOR OF BARCELONA (1997–2006). MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, COMMERCE AND TOURISM OF SPAIN (2006-2008).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED NATIONS PROGRAM FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (UN-HABITAT) (2010-18).
Joan Clos was Mayor of Barcelona from September 1997 to September 2006. From 2006 to 2008 he was Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of Spain and later was Ambassador of Spain in…
A dynamic visionary, Ambassador John Bruton has held the fate of European countries in his hands. From his success as the prime minister of Ireland who turned around the country’s economy, to his…
