It is the energy that propels us forward, the courage that empowers us to push boundaries, and the light that guides societies through challenge towards renewal.
In times of uncertainty, hope becomes our most powerful resource.
It is the belief that tomorrow can be brighter. That divisions can become bridges. That solutions for our planet are within reach. That progress – in science, medicine, and human connection – can overcome even our greatest challenges.
But hope alone is not enough. It demands action.
At Brilliant Minds, we come together not just to share ideas, but to transform hope into meaningful impact – for our communities, our planet, and the generations to come.
Hope in Action is our shared belief: that when we lead with courage, empathy, and urgency, we shape the world we want to live in.
It is our collective call – to act boldly, build bravely, and collaborate without borders.
This year, we move from intention to impact. From possibility to progress. Let us not only imagine a better tomorrow – let us build it.
Together, let us shape a future worthy of our highest hopes.
Because the future begins with what we do today.
Speakers 2026
Speaker Alexis Williams – Creative Technologist
Speaker Anne Curzan – Geneva Smitherman Collegiate Professor of English, Linguistics, and Education at the University of Michigan
Speaker Carlos Duarte – Distinguished Professor and CEO, Global Coral R&D Accelerator Platform, CORDAP
Speaker Daniel Lubetzky – Founder, Builders, Camino Partners & KIND Snacks
Speaker Daniel Roseberry – Creative Director and Artist
Speaker David Allemann – Founder and Co-CEO of On
Speaker Gabriela Hearst – Founder and Creative Director of Gabriela Hearst
Speaker Heman Bekele – Student Researcher & Health Equity Activist
Speaker James Blunt – Award-Winning Artist
Speaker Leehom – Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter & actor
Speaker Lupita Nyong’o – Academy Award-Winning Actor, Author and Advocate
Speaker Nicolai Tangen – CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management
Speaker Sanna Marin – Former Prime Minister of Finland
Speaker Stephen Kotkin – Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Speaker Sara Blakely – Founder & Inventor, Spanx & Sneex
Speaker Scott Galloway – Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Podcaster, Entrepreneur & Professor
Speaker Dr. Sylvia A. Earle – Founder and President, Mission Blue, National Geographic Explorer at Large
Speaker will.i.am – Musician & Tech Founder
