General James Conway is a retired four-star general and the 34th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. His previous postings include serving as the Director of Operations (J-3) on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Commanding General of I Marine Expeditionary Force, where he took part in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Called a “superb, multi-talented leader,” Conway is a highly-decorated marine, and, as such, is an authority on leadership, team building, crisis management, and our nation’s challenges five to ten years out.

An author of seventeen books on the economic and societal impact of scientific and technological changes, Jeremy Rifkin discusses the future of the workplace and outlines strategies for surviving an automated global economy.

Charlie Rodman is an expert in consumer behavior and has used these insights to craft the brand stories for a number of iconic global whisk(e)y brands. So he understands the power of storytelling to elevate a glass of whisky from a beverage into an experience. Blending rich histories from around the world of whisky with personal anecdotes of sipping whiskies around the world with renowned industry personalities, Charlie distills his years of working in the spirits industry into a bespoke masterclass. Having sampled and catalogued thousands of drams, he will profile your palate then curate a curriculum paired with a befitting selection of whiskies to take you on an unforgettable whisky journey, while teaching how to get the most out of your drinks long after the session ends