Profiles

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian, bestselling author, and one of Europe’s most influential voices on progress, inequality, and the future of society. Through bold ideas and compelling storytelling, he is reshaping global conversations about human nature, power, and what it truly means to build a better world.

Qaisar Mahmood is a Swedish author and social commentator with extensive experience in the public sector, having held a variety of roles within government institutions. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, he moved to Sweden at the age of seven and grew up in Tensta, Stockholm. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Stockholm University and has worked for several Swedish government agencies, including the Swedish National Audit Office and the Government Offices of Sweden.

Dahlia Rezai is a political scientist, expert in social sustainability, and a highly regarded speaker who inspires engagement around some of the most critical societal challenges of our time. She is recognized for her courage and warmth, with a confident and professional stage presence that captures and connects with audiences.

Monica Verma is a leading spokesperson and a trusted advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Resilience, Cybersecurity and Leadership, a keynote speaker and the founder and CEO of Monica Talks Cyber, with the mission to build resilience in the world of AI.

Mona Riabacke is a researcher in decision-making and a frequently engaged speaker and workshop leader. Her lectures are thought-provoking and inspiring, focusing on how we can better lead ourselves and others in times of change, when uncertainty is high and the pace is ever increasing.

Jannicke Mikkelsen is an award-winning film director and cinematographer known for pioneering high-tech filmmaking in extreme environments.

Dr Britt Wray is an award-winning researcher at Stanford and bestselling author whose work is dedicated to building resilience to the mental health impacts of living on a heating planet amidst climate change and ecological breakdown.

Linda Leopold combines big-picture thinking on AI with real industry experience. Named one of nine “inspirational women leaders in AI shaping the 21st century” by Forbes, she spent seven years in AI leadership roles at the global fashion retailer H&M Group.

Dr. Coleman specialises in helping brands drive growth and retain relevance through brand experiences. His keynotes are designed to constructively challenge how you think of branding and business opportunities.

Alexandra Palt is best known as the current Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of L’Oréal. Passionate about sustainability, Alexandra is widely regarded as an authority on the subject and is on a mission to reach L’Oréal’s sustainability agendas by 2030. Pushing to go beyond the business model of L’Oréal, Alexandra is now booked as a sustainability keynote speaker on a mission to build a more inclusive and sustainable world.

April Rinne is a globally recognized futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change. She is one of the world’s leading voices on how individuals and organizations can thrive in uncertainty, build resilience, and develop future-ready leadership.

How will the world be changed and challenged over the next 100 years? This is the very question which sits at the core of Klisman Murati’s work. In answering it, he has pioneered a new way of mapping the future of global development which challenges the status quo of short-term thinking that is so frequently found in corporations, investment houses and governments around the world.

Nicolas Krauze is a talented conductor and captivating keynote speaker, offering engaging and interactive presentations centered on the themes of management, cohesion, and inclusion.

Introducing Thijs Launspach, a renowned Dutch psychologist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author. As a distinguished teacher at The School of Life in Amsterdam, his expertise on improving and preserving mental wellbeing in our increasingly complex world has captivated audiences.

Unni Turrettini is a bestselling author, transformational speaker, and human connection expert who helps high-performing leaders and teams break free from survival mode and unlock their next level of performance, creativity, and wellbeing.

With over a decade of experience inspiring organizations across more than 30 countries, Hardeep Dhanjal is a high-impact international keynote speaker who transforms energy into action. He combines deep insight, humor, and an authentic stage presence to help companies strengthen leadership, teamwork, and communication.

Josh Lenn is a transformational coach, speaker, and founder of Bold & Confident AB. From San Francisco to Stockholm, he has worked with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Spotify, Netflix, Google, McKinsey, H&M, Mentimeter, and Bristol Myers Squibb, helping leaders and teams embrace failure, express authentic passion, and grow with confidence.

Maddy Savage is a British freelance BBC journalist, podcaster and documentary producer based in Stockholm since 2014. Her journalism primarily focuses on innovation, tech, sustainability and workplace trends. Maddy combines years of industry experience with the energy and perspective of a millennial professional – earning praise for her presence, adaptability, and modern approach.

Joakim Paasikivi is known as one of the most frequently consulted security policy analysts in Swedish and Nordic media. He is a sought-after speaker by government agencies, military units, and the business community alike.

Malin Rapp has a background in brain and motivation research and is an expert in creating energy and direction in times of change. She speaks about the courage to lead yourself and how to build workplaces where psychological safety and courage go hand in hand to face uncertain times.

Hanna Linderstål has 25 years of experience working in cybersecurity and is a recognized strategist with extensive expertise advising governments, agencies, and corporations globally. Her knowledge encompasses hybrid warfare, immersive AI, and cyber threat analysis, establishing her as a trusted authority in the rapidly evolving digital threat landscape. In 2024, she was honored as Sweden's Security Profile of the Year.

Christina Stielli is a well-known Swedish speaker. She has met thousands of people and her lectures always receive top ratings. Her talks reflects her personality – charming, warm, personal, and with a lot of humor. Christina strives to inspire organizations to create a happier workplace. When employees are happy and satisfied with the management and ...

Gunnar Söderström enters the stage with energy and a big smile, ready to inspire. Gunnar talks about I, and how change is necessary for growth, both in our private life and at work. Through communication, motivation, and information, a change process doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. By creating engagement and involvement, you will ...

Keynote speaker Olof Gränström is a political scientist and economist. Olof’s mission in life is to make people learn and understand more about the world we live in. It is not a lack of data that create our misconceptions of the world – it is our limited cognitive ability to understand the data. However, we ...

Her background as an economist, psychosynthesis therapist, coach and athlete in Germany, USA and Sweden has given Jana Söderberg an unique knowledge about the human capacity for self-motivation and self-leadership. Jana is passionate about how to strengthen our mental health, as well as how to increase the ability for self-motivation. In addition, she has a ...

Eric Thyrell is a Swedish motivational keynote speaker. Eric has been delivering fun and inspirational speeches for over fourteen years. His main topics are communication, teamwork, change, leadership, conflict resolution and sales. Eric was nominated as speaker of the year in Sweden 2019 and has received the highest rating, ”Diamond Speaker”, by the world’s most ...

Gurra Krantz is one of Sweden’s most experienced and merited professional skippers with more than 45 years of international racing. Gurra organized and managed racing projects in two Americas Cup, three Whitbread Round the World Races and one Volvo Ocean Race. He is the first, and so far, the only Swedish skipper with an overall podium finish.

John Howchin is the former Secretary General of the Ethical Council of the AP Funds and Head of Environmental Affairs at Norges Bank, the “Norwegian Oil Fund”. He has worked globally with the world's largest companies on climate, environment and human rights for over 20 years.

Peter Kurzwelly is a leading expert in artificial intelligence in Sweden and has played a key role in building AI Sweden, the country’s national center for applied AI. In recent years, Peter has been based in Montreal, Canada, where he has collaborated with leading research institutes such as Mila and the Vector Institute to strengthen Sweden’s international AI presence.

Rebecka Carlsson is a sustainability entrepreneur, business advisor and author. She has co-founded a handful of sustainable companies and worked as a political advisor to Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate and the Environment. Rebecka Carlsson is trained in exponential technologies by Singularity University at NASA, and in social entrepreneurship at Stanford Graduate ...

Fredric Bohm is a licensed psychologist, social worker, author, and Director of Development. He frequently speaks on topics such as relationships, workplace happiness, group dynamics, leadership, attitudes, change, organizational culture, and self-leadership, focusing on how individuals can take control over their own lives both professionally and personally.

Swedish psychologist Katarina Blom, author and TEDx speaker (5M+ views), reveals how strong relationships are the single strongest predictor of happiness, health, and resilience — and the key to innovation and high-performing teams.

Renata Chlumska is Sweden’s foremost female adventurer with incredible achievements such as paddling around the USA and climbing the ”Seven Summits,” the highest peaks on all seven continents. To make projects like these possible, Renata emphasizes the importance of her team; while the achievement is hers, it would not have been possible without her team. ...

Charlotte Mattfolk is a senior strategic advisor within the fields of future analysis and strategy, business transformation, digitalization, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Within the field of future analysis, she has a track record of over 500 studies across a wide variety of industries and topics. Charlotte has been speaking about the future the last 20 years, ...

Ami Hemviken is a human behaviorist and is one of the most popular speakers in Sweden. She has won prizes such as Speaker of the Year and Most booked speaker in Sweden. Her way of making contact with the audience is unique, and give you both laughters and share insights about human behaviors, communication, and ...

Anders Hansen is a psychiatrist, speaker, and popular TV show host with his docuseries about the mysteries of the human brain. He trained at the Karolinska Institute, holds an MBA from Stockholm's School of Economics, and is a published author of several books on the brain.

Success is not luck and ‘age’ is not a barrier – with this in mind Johannes Lukas started his career as a coach. After his active career as a biathlete and completing his studies, he first started as an assistant coach for the Swedish biathlon team while launching his own company focused on creating individual training plans for ambitious amateur athletes.

Straight-talking Swedish entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and thinker, Nicklas Bergman understands and interpret the technological megatrends currently shaping business, society, and culture. He works with forward-thinking leaders and organizations, established and new, to help them navigate an increasingly uncertain future

Paulina Modlitba is one of Sweden’s foremost thought leaders in technology and innovation. As an angel investor in tech companies, board professional, keynote speaker, and consultant she takes on society’s significant challenges with insatiable passion. Paulina developed an interest in programming and the internet at an early age. Eventually, she applied to the Royal Institute ...

Seth is one of Sweden's most booked artists and he has today worked as a full time professional magician for over 16 years. He is internationally one of the most respected names in the industry and his astonishing arsenal of card tricks has amazed millions of people worldwide.

Magnus Göransson brings a remarkable background as the former Head of Design at LEGO’s Innovation Department, where he was responsible for shaping one of the world’s most creative work cultures.

Evelina Anttila is an investor, entrepreneur, and former lawyer who has distinguished herself as a strong voice in AI development, gender equality in business, and the responsibility of capital in shaping society.

Katja Salskov-Iversen is a professional sailor with a lifetime of experience navigating the demanding world of elite sports.

Amer Mohammed is a futuristic digital director, speaker, and entrepreneur with experience in combining business development, technology, change enablement, and design to implement effective, long-lasting enterprise business transformation strategies. He founded his first start-up in 2003, the world’s first web-based distribution system for free newspapers. With his background as a programmer and system architect, he ...

Nicholas Fernholm is the former logistics manager at Älvsjö epidemic hospital, ”robot manager” at the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, and project manager for Region Stockholm’s supply of personal protective equipment. Nicholas lectures on how society, organizations, and individuals are affected by the technological shifts and changes in the world around them. We are probably, as ...

Parisa Zarnegar lectures on organizational development and leadership from a neuroscientific perspective. She combines her practical experience with academic and research-based knowledge, offering tangible and applicable tools. With her unique approach, she empowers individuals and organizations to embrace and drive change, foster innovation, and achieve sustainable growth.

Märtha Rehnberg is a climate freak by heart, political economist by training, entrepreneur and policy-advocate by practice. She is the Co-Founder of Copenhagen-based think tank DareDisrupt, specialized in a responsible disruption and exponential technologies.

Sweden, the late 90’s, a quiet Stockholm suburb. A teen who dreams of being a music producer has just gotten his hands on the first piece of production software capable of rivaling a professional setup. At the time, he is a weirdo – listening to trance, claiming to make music while sitting quietly in his ...