Since the very beginning of humankind, we have contemplated new ideas, searched for new horizons, and wondered curiously, and sometimes fearfully, what is to come next.
Over thousands of years, extraordinary human ventures have pushed the boundaries of what is known, and have been the foundations on which civilizations have been built. Explorations, discoveries, and inventions have opened up new possibilities and opportunities. They have enriched our understanding of different cultures and environments, and revolutionized science and technology. And they have enabled us to exist on this planet, and make life worth living.
Through the power of discovery we have seen advances in health and education, and an understanding and preservation of the environment in which we live. And yet still, every day, discovery remains a constant and necessary process of evolution on which the survival of our world depends.
Discovery also encourages us to look within, to develop character, temperament and a moral compass to truly appreciate the world around us. This is a journey that may involve overcoming challenges, facing fears, and embracing the unknown. But through self-discovery we can become empowered and fulfilled, learn who we truly are, and what we aspire to become.
At Brilliant Minds we embrace the spirit of curiosity and adventure that drives us forward and are committed to fostering a culture of discovery. We champion the scientists, explorers, artists, thinkers, and innovators who dare to ask the big questions, who have the courage to seek out their answers, and have risen to accept the challenges to solve the problems facing us today, paving the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.
Together, we have celebrated the thrill of discovery, and together, we have come alive, inching closer to understanding the vast and enigmatic universe in which we reside.
Photo credit: Jean Lapin and Oskar Bakke
Speakers 2024
Moderator Adam Grant – Organizational psychologist and bestselling author
Moderator Annastasia Seebohm Giacomini – CEO of Brilliant Minds Foundation
Moderator Ash Pournouri – Co-founder of Brilliant Minds
Speaker Asma Khan – Restaurateur and cookbook author
Moderator Beatrice York – Founder BY-EQ and Vice President Partnerships and Strategy at Afiniti
Moderator Caroline Daniel – Partner at Brunswick Group and former Financial Times senior editor
Moderator Daniel Humm – Chef and Owner of Make it Nice
Moderator Darnell Strom – Partner at United Talent Agency
Speaker Debora Spar – Jaime and Josefina Chua Tiampo Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean, Business and Global Society
Speaker Ellie Goulding – Award-winning artist, activist and philanthropist
Speaker Eric Schmidt – Technologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, former CEO and Chairman of Google
Speaker Giovanna Engelbert – Global Creative Director at Swarovski
Speaker Gunhild Stordalen – Founder and executive chair of EAT
Speaker Halle Berry – Actress, filmmaker, women’s health advocate and founder of rē•spin
Moderator Hans Vestberg – Chairman and CEO of Verizon
Speaker Henrik Lundqvist – Olympic gold medalist & NHL Vezina Trophy winner, founder of the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation
Speaker Jacob Mühlrad – Composer
Speaker Jay Shetty – Bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, and purpose-driven entrepreneur
Moderator Juliet de Baubigny – Partner and Global Head of Technology at BDT & MSD Partners
Speaker Kevin Durant – NBA star, Boardroom co-founder and Durant Family Foundation founder
Speaker Li Karlsén – Former Army Captain, athlete and entrepreneur
Speaker Lindsey Vonn – Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Moderator Maha Abouelenein – CEO of Digital and Savvy
Speaker Mattias Klum – Photographer
Speaker Max Martin – Songwriter and Producer
Speaker Micael Dahlén – Chair of the Stockholm School of Economics Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness
Speaker Niklas Adalberth – Founder of Norrsken and the co-founder of Klarna
Speaker Oz Pearlman – Mentalist
Moderator Patrick J. McGinnis – Entrepreneur and author
Speaker Philip Ross – Artist, inventor and entrepreneur
Speaker Rashid Johnson – Contemporary artist
Speaker Reese Witherspoon – Award-winning actress, producer, New York Times best-selling author and founder
Speaker Renee Davis – Mycologist and Engineer
Speaker Rich Kleiman – Co-founder and CEO of Boardroom, Executive Director of the Durant Family Foundation
Moderator Steven Bertoni – Assistant Managing Editor at Forbes
Moderator Susanne Gløersen – Founder of The Future is Fungi Award and The Fungi VC
Speaker The Gstaad Guy – Satirist and social media comedian
