Speakers
Please see below for the latest list of 2024 speakers, and check back for updates as they are announced!
2024 Speakers
Abraham Leno
Aimée Eubanks Davis
Ali Velshi
Allison Holmes
Amanda Lenaghan
Amanda Smith
Ami Copeland
Andraéa Lavant
Andrew Kaplan
Ann Canela
Ayele Shakur
Barb Short
Beth Spurgeon
Beth Swanson
Brooke Hanson
Caleb Gardner
Dr. Chelsea Clinton
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Claire Graves
Colton Underwood
Dale Strange
Danny Wirtz
Daryl Brewster
Denielle Sachs
DeNora Getachew
Diego Mariscal
Dion Dawson
Edith Yokley
Eric Ripert
Erica Bauer
Euria Min
Francie Schnipke-Richards
Franziska Ehrhardt
Fred Tan
Gabby Clark
Gary Oppenheimer
Greg Cunningham
Gretchen Carlson
Hakim Bell
Hana Haile-Mariam
Heather Foster
Hilary Noon
Janet Szlyk
Jason Palmer
Jennifer Lawson
Joshua Arce
Judith Spitz
Julie Gehrki
Julie Roginsky
Katherine Jollon Colsher
Katherine Pickus
Kathleen Boyle Dalen
Katya Echazarreta
Kedra Newsom Reeves
Kelly Leonard
Lakshmi Iyer
Lara Littlefield
Lauren Coape-Arnold
Lauren Stovall
Lynette Bell
Maha Jweied
Maria Kim
Marvin Carr
Melissa Conrad
Michele Lee
Nadia Khamis
Nancy Weintraub
Natalie Moore
Nicole Johnson
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Patti Constantakis
Paul Rice
Paurvi Bhatt
Pooja Shaw
Rachel Salinas
Reba Dominski
Regina Miller
Ritesh Patel
Scott Curran
Sean Knierim
Shaka Senghor
Dr. Shelley Francis
Sidney Espinosa
Staci Alexander
Sukhendra Rompally
Sunil Rajpurohit
Susan Jin Davis
Thomas Jonas
Tiffanie Boyd
Tyler Blackburn
Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Lefler
Wandy Hernandez
Speaker Inquiries
Social Innovation Summit year-round events feature blockbuster speakers and industry thought leaders in a variety of formats, including main-stage keynotes and panel discussions, interactive breakouts, roundtable discussions, experiences, and VIP social events.
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Nomination FAQ
Throughout the year, the SIS Programming team curates the most compelling content, elevating top industry thought leaders and luminaries, CSR, ESG, & DEI executives, social impact practitioners, cultural icons, and other special guests to fill our speaking roles.
We invite you to review the following FAQs ahead of submitting an application:
Speaker Guidelines
Who can I nominate?
We welcome all types of nominations, whether a colleague, client, or yourself. You may nominate a particular individual, or even a group of individuals for an entire proposed session. Regardless of the nature of your nomination, please be sure to clarify your relationship to the proposed speaker in your application.
Who are you looking for?
Everyone! Our speakers range from the most influential and well-known business leaders and cultural icons, to the undiscovered kid-scientist who will one day change the world. The only key parameter is that we are looking for individuals who are mission-driven and passionate about social impact.
Are speakers compensated?
While we are unable to offer speaker honorariums, we are from time to time able to assist with travel and accommodation for speakers in demonstrated need.
Nomination Process
How do I suggest a speaker?
Please use our Nomination Form and provide the speaker’s essential details: bio/background, content focus, and links to website profiles, news articles, or past engagements. This information goes directly to our programming review team, who will follow up with each applicant.
Is there an application deadline?
We accept nominations on an ongoing basis, even through May 2024. Of course, the earlier the better, as our speaking roles are limited.
When can I expect to hear back?
Our programming committee reviews nominations on a rolling basis, and we will get back to you as soon as possible to provide updates on your application status within 2-4 weeks. If we are unable to make an immediate decision, the decision may be deferred, but we will always keep you apprised of the status of your application.
Can I become a speaker via SIS partnership?
Yes and No. While many of our SIS partners also contribute thought-leadership as a speaker, our Partnerships team does have a set of parameters to validate and ensure the content and messaging is relevant, mission-oriented, and authentic for our audience. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a partner in addition to a speaking role, please just let us know inside your speaker application.
Additional Questions?
We want to hear from you!
For any additional questions, or to follow-up on an existing application, don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our SIS Programming Team, who will be happy to assist:
Guly Maimaiti
Social Innovation Summit | Programming Team