Leigh Bureau Speakers

We can have a safer, healthier banking system without sacrificing any of its benefits.

The preeminent US economist focused on budget reduction as a path to growth.

Leading the new industrial revolution.

A joint presentation by the two leading speakers on DIY manufacturing and 3D printing.

Clean technology and accelerating innovation.

The 21st century isn't just full of challenges. It's full of opportunity.

The European financial crisis is here to stay.

Tax reform: what we need, what'll happen,
and what it means for businesses and citizens.

A refreshing, convention-defying perspective on the current economic scene.

Having trouble under pressure? Re-train your brain.

Integrity and trust are the drivers of long-term profits.

Quality healthcare for every American is more possible now than ever.

Leading scientist and renowned speaker on the psychology of everyday life.

The former CEO of Honeywell shares his lessons on leadership.

Expert on youth culture in a networked era — from online bullying to sexting.

A famed investigative reporter turns his gaze to healthcare.

A passionate defense of free enterprise.

Major political and social analyst.

If you understand incentives, you can predict the future.

Internationally recognized authority on global finance and economic policy.

A leading public intellectual in politics, ethics and law.

A dynamic and respected author with global insights into parenting, world powers and economics.

Expert on management, leadership & leadership development.

Truly charismatic speaker on the neuroscience of leadership.

Leading authority on competition in the global economy.

Expert on Asian economies, global market forces, politics, and corporate strategy.

The economics of rich and poor: the winners and losers among companies, countries, regions, and industries.

Cracking the talent code.

World-respected journalist & commentator on politics & economics.

Internationally-renowned expert on philanthropy and nonprofits.

On Power and Influence

Education is trapped in the 20th century. How can we bring it up to date?

A distinguished expert on the economics of monetary union and European debt.

Expert on international economics and finance.

Futurist: Manage Risk and Seize Opportunity – Future Trends and Strategy

An influential new conservative voice.

Green business, the economics of global warming, and global economic overviews.

Global perspective on technology-enabled innovation, online social networking, and the knowledge economy.

Looking into the future of the dollar, the euro, and the international monetary system.

What makes a blockbuster?

Combining inspiration and brain science to achieve extraordinary performance.

The future of healthcare.

How politics, globalization, and business led to Europe’s current financial crisis.

A brilliant thinker and entrepreneur unlocking the extraordinary promise of the new life sciences.

On medicine under pressure.

Expert on the ways emotions, values and consumer behavior affect economics.

Emotional connections in a virtual world.

One of the foremost interpreters of the Wall Street mind.

Aligning business strategy with customer needs to design great customer experiences.

The physician's physician — the definitive voice on improving healthcare.

Emerging technologies and business opportunity.

Clear and incisive commentary on the European and international economic crisis.

Provocative ideas taking the business world by storm.
Phenomenal best-selling author.

The city is humanity's greatest invention — and it's more important than ever.

Leading authority on behavioral finance and the history of financial innovation.

Best-selling social commentator full of wisdom and elegance.

The nature of the future; the socialstructed world

The era of U.S. growth is over.

Maximizing the impact of nonprofits.

Building your business through superior client relationships based on trust.

Leading authority on user experience design and ubiquitous computing.

A deep understanding of healthcare reform from one of its principal architects.

Rediscovering the Great Depression though ground-breaking investigative journalism.

Policy thought leader on restoring security to the American dream.

The economics of everyday life.

Expert on Asia's future; special depth on China and the realities of its economic expansion.

The machines are getting smarter, but so is the data.

Inventing and re-inventing the digital world.

A seasoned business leader and master at improving profitability.

Sources of innovation in healthcare.

Advocate for equality and civil rights.

Preeminent scientist/inventor on the future of innovation, technology and design.

An expert on workplace retention and productivity, Generation Y, and diversity.

Renowned expert on the psychology of leadership and work life.

A pioneering expert in online communities and marketing.

Creativity, investment, and technology.

International expert on mobile technologies & new digital media in everyday life.

Thirty is not the new twenty.

Understanding America's debt crisis — and how to solve it.

An optimistic vision of progress and innovation.

A major voice on the dynamics of global power.

For both countries and companies, intangible assets drive long-term value creation.

An eloquent new voice promoting racial understanding and religious inclusion.

How to manage innovation — from one of its most successful practitioners.

World-renowned historian of international conflict and co-operation.

Award-winning expert on leadership and the dynamics of individual and organizational change
Best-selling author of 35 books

A renowned business journalist and writer of extraordinary skill explains management strategy.

World-class successful CEO.

World-renowned expert on innovation, business strategy, and creating all-new market space.

A guide to creativity in today's world.

A visionary social thinker, scholar, and writer influencing the future of society, culture, and the urban landscape.

A global business leader reveals his dynamic approach to rescuing or fundamentally transforming any business.

Winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics.
2011 Gerald Loeb Award winner for Commentary — New York Times.

Understanding monopolies.

Expert on new media, customers and technology.

Leadership, values, and cultural change.

Leading expert on viral communication and digital life.

A perceptive and articulate journalist delving deeply into the US political scene.

Expert on Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, covering the region for The Economist for 20 years.

A leader and innovator in the development of the first clean car.

Cutting edge perspectives on the future of the media and human interaction with emerging technologies.

Forgotten virtues: business, ethics, and good governance.

Humor in all its aspects, including business applications.

New Opportunities in Manufacturing.

Making sense of big data through machine learning.

Preeminent thought leader on strategy, innovation and wealth creation.

Reality needs better game design.

The psychologist and mindfulness expert with the latest science on willpower.

An influential cultural observer and incisive commentator on the American scene.

Explains how globalization and business led to the Euro crisis.

A respected expert on money, banking and economic crises.

Leading political and business thinker with new ways to unleash a new prosperity.

Explaining "The Great Divergence" between regions that fail and flourish.

A highly successful business founder on a mission to revive creativity in America.

Globalization, emerging markets and the future of the world economy.

High performance leadership, winning teams and innovation.

A gifted physician and writer bringing new insights into the causes and cures of cancer.

One of the world’s great teachers and scientists explores today’s most pressing issues as illuminated by science.

A ringside view on the European economic crisis.

One of the world’s most respected corporate leaders explains why how we lead matters — now more than ever before.

Leading voice calling for reform of both medical practice and the 'health care system'.

Leading authority on the politics of health care and health care reform.

Award-winning meditations on medicine, healthcare & the human experience.

One of the world’s leading experts on economic crises, economic policy and business cycles.

Preeminent thought leader on global business strategy.

Achieving efficiency in healthcare without sacrificing physician autonomy.

Expert on improving collective performance and decision making through diversity.

Authority on all aspects of international relations, globalization, economic development and the media.

Microtrends.

What makes ideas spread?

Practicing Innovation.

Expert on emerging economies and an influential voice on Asian financial markets and the Chinese economy.

Design as a process of constant education.

Washington Post journalist — Expert on China and immigration.

Refreshing new insights into the relationships between human behavior and economic activity.

A critical perspective on the European financial crisis.

Explains the current European financial crisis through his expertise on financial panics and the interrelationship of national economies.

A leading expert on economics and globalization.

Helping the baby boomer generation prepare for a comfortable, worry-free retirement.

Internationally acclaimed thought leader in patient safety and patient safety change leadership.

A bestselling journalist documenting some of the most consequential stories of our times.

A leading commentator on international relations.

Warned in 2010 that long-term economic instabilities would lead to today’s European financial crisis.

Most innovators try to stay one step ahead of the game.
Michael’s another step ahead of them.

The only people who think 'this time is different' haven't paid attention to the other times.

Uniquely intelligent and creative entertainment.

Leading authority on how to improve strategic decision making and avoid hidden catastrophes.

The neuroscience of success and failure.

A trailblazing expert on globalization and economic development.

A world-class specialist on the theory of growth and innovation.

Clear thinking about business and management.

Pioneer in the science of regenerating damaged or diseased human tissue.

World-class and world-renowned economist; expert on global development.

Leveraging technological innovation for strategic and operational advantage.

Nobel Prize-winning expert on the limits of policy — fiscal, monetary, and political.

Leading authority on green business opportunities and incentive-based environmental policy.

Unique topical commentary, seasoned with wit, surprises and intriguing revelations.

Innovation — customer acceptance & return on investment.

The man The Economist calls "The Evangelist of Entrepreneurship".

Scientist, visionary, theoretician of the information age.

Visionary approach to employee-centric management.

Creative innovations in finance and risk management based on human behavior.

Powerful predictions through data analytics.

An expert on Asian markets and companies reveals new ways to do business around the world.

One of Britain’s most knowledgeable and eloquent experts on the world’s political and economic systems — their merits and faults.

"Kevin Slavin sees a world where games shape life and life shapes games"
— O’Reilly Radar

Leading macroeconomic advisor to many leading hedge funds.
World-renowned economic policy strategist connected to the financial elite.

The future of American exceptionalism.

A refreshing counter-reaction to the growing rejection
of the benefits of modern science.

The world’s foremost authority on Chinese civilization.

Eloquent speaker on healthcare, politics, social trends and public policy.

One of the world's most influential wine columnists offers new insights into the art, science, and culture of great foods and wines.

How technology is shaping the younger generation — and what to do about it.

A quirky take on technology and hacking.

New insights into how top performers succeed under pressure.

Wrote the book on how to systematically tap your organization’s collective intelligence.

The future of healthcare is better communication.

The leading authority on what people are really doing online and what it means for business and society.

Putting the network revolution into practice.

Leading authority on Japanese equity markets and the Japanese economy.

World-renowned and award-winning economist; expert on monetary policy.

Must-read financial journalist who predicted today’s global debt-market crises.

Definitive voice in global economics.

Social media, viral marketing, and creativity from the founder of Improv Everywhere.

A distinguished scientist and physician on the forefront of the digital medical technology revolution.

Big Data in Healthcare — Leading Healthcare Innovation.

Leadership development; interactive focus on decision making.

Marketing that understands consumers.

Expert on change and innovation in the knowledge economy.

A wry yet sincere searcher for happiness and the divine.

Prominent writer on politics and policy; successful pioneer in online journalism.

Building Smarter Companies.

Manage IT risk as business risk for competitive advantage.

Fostering collaboration, community, and creative connections.

"Engage your customers deeply. Transform their experiences. Become critical to their success. And shape a winning culture to sustain your edge."

Mass collaboration, peer production and Web 2.0.

Engages and supports the next generation of leaders in innovative social change.

An authority on globalization and financial crises.

Social media expert redefining mobile advertising through innovation.

Expert on global business, culture and politics.

An intelligent evangelist for a free and open Internet.

One of the world's leading authorities on global strategy and marketing, managing global customers, and internationalization.

Expert on CEO positioning – leveraging the CEO to improve performance.

The networked future of medicine.

How to thrive in a world of constant change? Resilience.