E.J. Dionne, Jr. is an internationally-recognized journalist, political commentator, thought-leader, and professor. He has been writing a column for the Washington Post since 1993. It is syndicated by the Washington Post Writers Group and appears in more than 250 newspapers. He is the author of eight books, most recently Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country. He is a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and a professor at Georgetown University.

Katty Kay is the senior editor and executive producer of OZY Media, and former lead anchor of BBC World News America. She has covered the world’s biggest news stories, and has interviewed scores of political dignitaries and business leaders. She is also the co-author of two New York Times best-sellers. She brings her skills to live events with outstanding results as either a moderator or keynote speaker. Her presentations are engaging, insightful, witty, and instinctively global.

Tim Alberta is the former chief political correspondent for POLITICO Magazine, where he covered the Donald Trump presidency, Capitol Hill, the ideological warfare between and within the two political parties, demographic change in America, the evolving role of money in elections, and what lies ahead for the current administration. He is now a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author of the best-selling book, American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Donald Trump, as well as The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in the Age of Extremism.

Samantha is an accomplished presenter for Sky News where she has been presenting all the main programmes for nearly 10 years. She has broken some of the biggest national and international stories of recent years, including anchoring rolling coverage as the Sydney coffee shop siege came to its dramatic end, and the shooting dead of a soldier in the Canadian capital as a terrorist stormed the parliament. Samantha Simmonds has a reputation for bringing personality, warmth and humour to corporate events she hosts or speaks at. Her corporate work to date includes hosting conferences and debates with leading experts in their field, as well as speaking on a panels and interviewing senior figures.

Matt Le Tissier is one of the greatest footballers ever to pull on the red and white of Southampton F.C., and one of the most creative footballers in the English game. In his sixteen years at Southampton F.C., he scored 209 goals in 540 appearances. He also represented the England National Team, earning 8 caps from 1994 to 1998. Matt is now the star of Sky Sports' Gillette Soccer Saturday and a columnist for skysports.com.

David is the BBC’s Science Editor, a post he has held since in 2012. He is acclaimed for his innovative reporting from the frontlines of global change. David presents clear explanations of the latest science with a vivid anecdotal style. As the BBC’s on-screen climate specialist during the Live Earth concerts, and a regular public speaker and conference chair, he’s hugely experienced and really enjoys connecting with an audience. He has the ability to guide the corporate world through the challenging environmental and scientific issues facing business today and enables them to make positive changes to the way they operate in order to enhance economic and environmental effectiveness.

Prior to joining the Bank of England, for over 20 years Nils was a BBC journalist and presenter, specialising in business and finance. He was Business Correspondent of the Today programme for four years, made numerous television documentaries, launched a daily business news discussion programme for the BBC News Channel and played a leading role in the coverage of the financial crisis. His daily dialogues with Eddie Mair on the Radio 4 PM Programme - under the title of 'Upshares, Downshares' - were much acclaimed for providing an insight into complex issues in plain English.

Ray Parlour is a genuine and very likeable man. He’s great company and has a lot of stories and experiences to share. After joining as a trainee, Ray spent 14 years at Arsenal, making 468 appearances enjoying fantastic success. During his time at the Gunners he won the league cup, three league titles and two FA Cups (including scoring a spectacular winning goal against Chelsea in the 2002 FA Cup Final) as well as playing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup.

Journalist and broadcaster Fiona Phillips is probably best known for her 12 years on the GMTV sofa; ITV’s iconic flagship breakfast show. This role saw her interview giants of entertainment, politics and current affairs whilst breaking the big stories and issues that the country woke up to each day.

PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett is a long-standing, sought-after presence on America’s leading media outlets known for his compelling breakdown of the political issues and current events shaping our country. An acclaimed journalist, he has reported from the White House under three presidents, covered five presidential elections, and his exclusive interviews with many of Washington, D.C.’s most influential figures have grabbed national headlines. He has mastered the art of reporting first and accurately and is renowned for his ability to draw out in-depth insights that get to the heart of the matter and keep the American people informed.

A leader and confidence creator who is driving change in the workplace and creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces for all, Meggie Palmer is on a mission to help organizations in every industry recruit, retain, and develop top talent from diverse backgrounds through PepTalkHer, the consultancy she founded and leads as CEO. What began as a side hustle for Palmer has evolved into a thriving global business and movement with a strong community of 60,000 aspirational professionals from all walks of life who are breaking glass ceilings and leading organizations into the future.

Bill Whitaker is an award-winning journalist and storyteller extraordinaire whose voice is synonymous with compelling in-depth coverage that helps audiences make sense of, and connect to, the major news stories of the day. Since 2014, Whitaker has served as a correspondent on the CBS news program 60 Minutes, tackling era-defining issues with his signature calm demeanor and inquisitive mind. In four decades as a cornerstone of CBS News’ coverage, Whitaker has reported on virtually all of the historic headlines that have reshaped society — both domestically and across the globe. Millions of people continue to tune in to hear his gripping perspectives, which capture the imagination and spark constructive discourse.