Founder & Chairman, FutureWorld

With a background in business, technology, nuclear physics, entertainment and marine biology, Wolfgang Grulke is a well-respected authority on business transformation, paradigm shifts, and the dilemmas of modern management. His book Ten Lessons from the Future is an international bestseller. Wolfgang will explore the potential societal, economic and environmental scenarios of the next three decades. He will teach us to go beyond our experience, and how to learn from the future. Learning from perfect hindsight, what can we realistically predict for the 2020s?

Founder and Chief Underpants Officer of Joe Boxer

Nicholas Graham, changed the face of fashion when he turned his "little" underwear company into one of America's most popular lifestyle brands. THE JOE BOXER STORY is Nick Graham's amazing and true tale of success. Through his infamous brand of wit and humor, Graham will share his personal adventures - including the serious aspects of creating something radically different - and leave you inspired to see opportunities, take risks, persevere and have fun in the process. As Graham says, "The brand is an amusement park, and the product is the souvenir."

Improvisational Experts

For 45 years, The Second City has used improvisation to develop groundbreaking comedy. Funny enough, they discovered their techniques also apply in the corporate world - listening, communicating and supporting your teammates. An entertaining, interactive presentation designed to help you build your public speaking confidence and learn to communicate with clarity and impact. Includes several conversation-based exercises from the comfort of your seat. Learn to use a little show biz to excel in your biz.

Author, Change-agent

David Hurst presents a radical view of how successful organizations evolve and renew themselves, and what managers must do to lead the revival. His practical strategies and tactics for courageous leadership have wide application to all kinds of organizations undergoing rapid, discontinuous change. David is a highly regarded speaker, consultant and published author. He has leveraged his experience in the corporate world into a portfolio of highly innovative ideas about leadership, the management of change and the dynamics of organizations.

President - The Jamesan Group, REApplications
Co-Producer - Realcomm

Jim Young presents a global inventory of innovations that illustrate how new technologies are transforming how we live, work and play. Featuring examples from Philadelphia to Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, this powerful presentation crosses all industry segments. How will the innovations of others impact your ability to compete? Are there new opportunities ahead? Jim is a recognized authority on the global impacts of technology on commercial and corporate real estate sectors.