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.
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Speakers 2024
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Moderator Adam Grant – Organizational psychologist and bestselling author
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Moderator Annastasia Seebohm Giacomini – CEO of Brilliant Minds Foundation
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Moderator Ash Pournouri – Co-founder of Brilliant Minds
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Speaker Asma Khan – Restaurateur and cookbook author
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Moderator Beatrice York – Founder BY-EQ and Vice President Partnerships and Strategy at Afiniti
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Moderator Caroline Daniel – Partner at Brunswick Group and former Financial Times senior editor
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Moderator Daniel Humm – Chef and Owner of Make it Nice
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Moderator Darnell Strom – Partner at United Talent Agency
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Speaker Debora Spar – Jaime and Josefina Chua Tiampo Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean, Business and Global Society
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Speaker Ellie Goulding – Award-winning artist, activist and philanthropist
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Speaker Eric Schmidt – Technologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, former CEO and Chairman of Google
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Speaker Giovanna Engelbert – Global Creative Director at Swarovski
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Speaker Gunhild Stordalen – Founder and executive chair of EAT
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Speaker Halle Berry – Actress, filmmaker, women’s health advocate and founder of rē•spin
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Moderator Hans Vestberg – Chairman and CEO of Verizon
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Speaker Henrik Lundqvist – Olympic gold medalist & NHL Vezina Trophy winner, founder of the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation
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Speaker Jacob Mühlrad – Composer
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Speaker Jay Shetty – Bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, and purpose-driven entrepreneur
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Moderator Juliet de Baubigny – Partner and Global Head of Technology at BDT & MSD Partners
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Speaker Kevin Durant – NBA star, Boardroom co-founder and Durant Family Foundation founder
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Speaker Li Karlsén – Former Army Captain, athlete and entrepreneur
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Speaker Lindsey Vonn – Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
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Moderator Maha Abouelenein – CEO of Digital and Savvy
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Speaker Mattias Klum – Photographer
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Speaker Max Martin – Songwriter and Producer
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Speaker Micael Dahlén – Chair of the Stockholm School of Economics Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness
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Speaker Niklas Adalberth – Founder of Norrsken and the co-founder of Klarna
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Speaker Oz Pearlman – Mentalist
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Moderator Patrick J. McGinnis – Entrepreneur and author
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Speaker Philip Ross – Artist, inventor and entrepreneur
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Speaker Rashid Johnson – Contemporary artist
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Speaker Reese Witherspoon – Award-winning actress, producer, New York Times best-selling author and founder
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Speaker Renee Davis – Mycologist and Engineer
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Speaker Rich Kleiman – Co-founder and CEO of Boardroom, Executive Director of the Durant Family Foundation
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Speaker Steven Bartlett – Entrepreneur, speaker, investor, Sunday Times Bestselling author and the host of UK’s No.1 podcast ‘The Diary of a CEO’
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Moderator Steven Bertoni – Assistant Managing Editor at Forbes
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Moderator Susanne Gløersen – Founder of The Future is Fungi Award and The Fungi VC
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Speaker The Gstaad Guy – Satirist and social media comedian