Senior Economist with the National Center for Policy Analysis

A dynamic, world-class economist who communicates his insights in a captivating and entertaining manner, Dr. Barry Asmus has been named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the United States. As a Senior Economist for the prestigious National Center for Policy Analysis, Dr. Asmus does more than just speak on policies, he is actively involved with their implementation. With over twenty-five years experience on the speaking platform, Dr. Asmus presents a powerful picture of America’s future, both here and abroad.

Perhaps one of the most recognizable business luminaries in the world, in 1999 Richard Branson was knighted for his "services to entrepreneurship". The Rebel Billionaire continues to grow the Virgin brand worldwide, and his unconventional strategies are an inspiration to businesses and individuals alike.

Dr. Lowell Catlett is a Regent’s Professor/Dean and Chief Administrative Officer at New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. An exciting futurist, his knowledge of technologies and their implications on the way we will live and work is addressed in his varied and upbeat presentations. Dr. Catlett works on behalf of corporate and association audiences internationally, presenting his take on trends in healthcare, agriculture, the environment, education and more. His latest talk addresses the current state of the economy- and what's in store for businesses down the road.

A chemical and petroleum engineer and an expert on energy geopolitics he holds a number of positions such as professor at the Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, Chairman of the Board of XGAS, a natural gas firm and Managing Partner of Dr. Michael J. Economides Consultants, Inc. with a wide range of industrial consulting, including major retainers by several Fortune 500 companies and national oil companies, Editor-in-Chief of Energy Tribune , a newsletter in the energy and related industries and activities and Editor-in-Chief of the newly established peer-reviewed Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, published by Elsevier.

Dan Esty is one of the world’s leading experts on corporate environmental strategy, and he was the Obama campaign's advisor on energy and the environment.  He has advised CEOs and top executives from Honeywell, Northeast Utilities, Kerr-McGee, Limited Brands, Shell, and more than a dozen other companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia.  Dan helped establish and continues to serve on Environmental Advisory Boards at Coca-Cola and Unilever. 

Peter C. Fusaro is the best selling author of What Went Wrong at Enron. As a keynote speaker, Fusaro is an energy industry thought leader noted for his keen insights in emerging energy and environmental issues.

World Champion Freeskier Alison Gannett travels the world in search of a ski great ski adventure. Not only does she love to telemark, alpine, nordic and snowboard, but she also dedicates a majority of her life to saving our snow, by focusing on solutions to climate change.

As a “Cyber-satirist” Bob Hirschfeld has lampooned business and technology for over ten years. Now Bob adds the title “Eco-satirist” to focus on the challenges and opportunities of going green. It’s a funny yet informative and motivational way to tackle green topics and Bob is the only speaker offering this approach as a keynote presentation. Take a look at the video and you'll see why it's so effective.

William Knoke is founder and President of the Harvard Capital Group, specializing in raising venture capital, private placements, mergers and acquisitions and preparing companies for initial public offerings. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School, (MBA) and Stanford University (BA Economics, cum laude). Knoke is also the author of "Bold New World: The Essential Road Map to the Twenty-First Century" and "The Tipping Point".

Amory Lovins is the cofounder and CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute. A consultant experimental physicist educated at Harvard and Oxford, he has advised the energy and other industries for over 30 years, as well as the U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense. Published in 28 previous books and hundreds of papers, his work in  more than 50 countries has been recognized by the "Alternative Nobel," Onassis, Nissan, Shingo, and Mitchell Prizes, a MacArthur Fellowship, the Happold Medal, nine honorary doctorates, and the Heinz, Lindbergh, Hero for the Planet, and World Technology Awards.

 

Dr. Brian Nattrass is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, lawyer, and senior corporate advisor on the organizational strategy, innovation, and implementation of sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility.

The Environment, Sustainability, and the Economy: Keynotes with Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the author of seventeen best-selling books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages and are used in hundreds of universities, corporations and government agencies around the world.  His most recent books include The Hydrogen Economy, The European Dream, The End of Work, The Age of Access, and The Biotech Century.

David T. Suzuki PhD, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. He has received consistently high acclaim for his 30 years of award-winning work in broadcasting, explaining the complexities of science in a compelling, easily understood way. He is well known to millions as the host of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's popular science television series, The Nature of Things.

Rohit is an award winning speaker, entrepreneur, specialist advisor and strategic change agent. He was nominated as one the top ten global future thinkers by the UK’s Independent newspaper. He is the founder of the think tanks Fast Future and Global Futures and Foresight.

In 1984, after completing college, Bruce moved his family back to Libby, Montana and joined Vincent Logging as business manager.  Vincent Logging, a small family owned business, was started by Bruce’s father in 1968. Bruce is a third generation logger- and he's also a speaker on the environment and agriculture.