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Gel Conference

Gel (Good Experience Live) was an experience-design conference founded by Mark Hurst, held in New York City from 2003 through 2016, exploring good experiences across business, art, and technology.

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Overview Speakers (25)Talks (29)

All speakers at Gel Conference

25 speakers across all editions

Charlie Todd
3 editions
Founder | Improv Everywhere & Creative Disruption
Rick Smolan
2 editions
Creator | Iconic National Geographic Photographer
Seth Godin
2 editions
Marketing Pioneer & Bestselling Author | Purple Cow, This Is Marketing, The Practice · Akimbo
Barry Schwartz
Psychologist & Decision Expert | The Paradox of Choice in Modern Life
Bob Mankoff
Cartoonist & New Yorker Cartoon Editor | Humor & Creativity · The New Yorker
Chip Conley
Hospitality Maverick | Bridging Generational Gaps in Modern Workplace · Airbnb
Chris Jordan
Photographer & Environmental Activist | 'Midway' Film & Ocean Plastic Pollution
Clay Shirky
Expert on how technology reshapes human interaction | Advisor to global organizations on digital shifts
Douglas Rushkoff
Professor of Tactical Media at Queens College | Host of Team Human podcast · City University of New York, Queens College
Erin McKean
Wordnik Co-Founder | Redefining Language in the Digital Age · Reverb Technologies
Geoffrey Canada
Education Innovator Behind Harlem Children's Zone | Social Impact Pioneer
Graham Hill
Founder of TreeHugger | Sustainable Design & Minimalist Living
Improv Everywhere
Improv Ensemble | Engaging Audiences Through Surprise Experiences
Jane McGonigal
Futurist | Game Designer & Happiness Expert · Institute for the Future
Jason Fried
Co-founder of 37signals | Author of "Rework" and maker of Basecamp
Jimmy Wales
Wikipedia Founder | Global Internet Freedom & Open Knowledge Pioneer
Larry Smith
Futurist & Author | 'The Future of Work' & Reinventing Careers · University of Waterloo
Marc Abrahams
Ig Nobel Prizes Founder | Celebrating Scientific Humor and Creativity · Annals of Improbable Research
Marissa Mayer
American information technology executive, Marissa Mater is available to book via the Champions Speakers agency for corporate events, functions and conferences.
Nancy Lublin
Crisis text line innovator | Saving lives through data-driven mental health support
Robert Hammond
Co-Founder, NYC High Line | Urban Renewal & Community Design
Robin Nagle
Anthropologist | Uncovering the Hidden Life of Sanitation Workers
Salman Khan
Founder and CEO of Khan Academy | Pioneering AI-Powered Education
Theo Jansen
Kinetic Sculptor | Bringing Machines to Life
Tom Lee
SEO Speaker