How To Academy 2020

How To Academy 2020: 22 speakers across 22 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Rutger Bregman, Brian Cox, and Richard Dawkins.

Speaker Lineup

Brian CoxKeynoteProfessor of Particle Physics | BBC Science Presenter

astrophysics cosmologyfundamental physicsmusic composition performance

Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival

astrophysics cosmologyfundamental physicsmusic composition performance

Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival

Brian GreeneKeynoteTheoretical Physicist | Explaining the Mysteries of the Universe

fiction literary writingfundamental physicsquantum science

Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival

fiction literary writingfundamental physicsquantum science

Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival

Charles SpencerKeynoteSunday Times Bestselling Historian | Royal Insider and Author of 7 Books

executive leadershipstorytelling narrativethought leadership

executive leadershipstorytelling narrativethought leadership

Elif ShafakKeynoteAward-winning novelist | Author of "The Island of Missing Trees"

belonging inclusion culturesocial justice equitystorytelling narrative

Also at: Hay Festival · Countdown

belonging inclusion culturesocial justice equitystorytelling narrative

Also at: Hay Festival · Countdown

Emily MaitlisKeynoteAward-Winning Journalist & Broadcaster | Insights Into Politics, Geopolitics & Media

communication influencemedia transformationstorytelling narrative

Also at: The Marketing Society Annual Conference

communication influencemedia transformationstorytelling narrative

Also at: The Marketing Society Annual Conference

Jared DiamondKeynotePulitzer Prize-Winning Author | Public Relations & Cultural Dynamics

future trends predictionsglobal challengesstrategic decision making

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

future trends predictionsglobal challengesstrategic decision making

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

Jason FoxKeynoteSAS: Who Dares Wins Star | Mental Health and Resilience Expert

mindset psychologyteam leadershipwellbeing mental health

mindset psychologyteam leadershipwellbeing mental health

Jennifer AakerKeynoteStanford Professor | Behavioral Science & Marketing Insights

brand strategycontent storytelling marketingpurpose driven business

Also at: TEDMonterey

brand strategycontent storytelling marketingpurpose driven business

Also at: TEDMonterey

Kishore MahbubaniKeynoteFormer Diplomat | The Rise of Asia & Global Leadership

future trends predictionsglobal challengesinternational expansion

Also at: TED

future trends predictionsglobal challengesinternational expansion

Also at: TED

Linda YuehKeynoteProfessor of Economics at London Business School | BBC Economics Commentator

finance operationsfuture of societystrategy

finance operationsfuture of societystrategy

Madeleine AlbrightKeynoteFirst Female U.S. Secretary of State | Served Under President Clinton 1997-2001

diversity equity inclusionexecutive leadershipsocial impact

Also at: TEDWomen

diversity equity inclusionexecutive leadershipsocial impact

Also at: TEDWomen

Margaret HeffernanKeynoteThinkers50 Hall of Fame | Management Thought Leader

executive leadershipteam leadershipfiction literary writing

Also at: Nordic Business Forum

executive leadershipteam leadershipfiction literary writing

Also at: Nordic Business Forum

Neil GaimanKeynoteEnglish author | Creator of The Sandman and American Gods

content storytelling marketingcreative thinkingstorytelling narrative

content storytelling marketingcreative thinkingstorytelling narrative

Rebecca HendersonKeynoteClimate and capitalism researcher | Reimagining economic systems for environmental sustainability

leadership management

Also at: Nordic Business Forum · TED

leadership management

Also at: Nordic Business Forum · TED

Richard CurtisKeynoteFilm Writer, Director, and United Nations SDG Advocate

corporate social responsibilitycreative thinkingpurpose driven business

Also at: Dreamforce

corporate social responsibilitycreative thinkingpurpose driven business

Also at: Dreamforce

Richard DawkinsKeynoteOxford Professor and Author | Pioneering Evolutionary Biology Insights

innovationconservation biologyfiction literary writing

Also at: Hay Festival · TED · TEDGlobal · Royal Institution

innovationconservation biologyfiction literary writing

Also at: Hay Festival · TED · TEDGlobal · Royal Institution

Roman MarsKeynotePodcast Host | Exploring the Design of Everyday Things

content storytelling marketingdesign thinking

Also at: AIGA Design Conference · Design Observer Conference · TED

content storytelling marketingdesign thinking

Also at: AIGA Design Conference · Design Observer Conference · TED

Ruby WaxKeynoteAuthor & Mental Health Advocate | Transforming Perceptions of Mental Illness

burnout resilienceemotional intelligenceworkplace mental health

Also at: Hay Festival · Nudgestock

burnout resilienceemotional intelligenceworkplace mental health

Also at: Hay Festival · Nudgestock

Rutger BregmanKeynoteBestselling Historian | The Moral Ambition of Utopia

future of societypurpose driven businesssocial impact

Also at: Nordic Business Forum · Amsterdam Business Forum

future of societypurpose driven businesssocial impact

Also at: Nordic Business Forum · Amsterdam Business Forum

Sarah EllisKeynoteCareer development expert | TEDx speaker on non-linear career paths

career strategycoaching developmentfuture of work

Also at: TEDxLondonWomen · REMIX Summit

career strategycoaching developmentfuture of work

Also at: TEDxLondonWomen · REMIX Summit

Vivek MurthyKeynote19th & 21st Surgeon General | Public Health Visionary

healthcare leadershippurpose driven businessworkplace mental health

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival

healthcare leadershippurpose driven businessworkplace mental health

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival

Wade DavisKeynoteNational Geographic Explorer | Author of Award-Winning Cultural Studies

executive leadershipteam leadership

Also at: TED

executive leadershipteam leadership

Also at: TED

Speakers here who tour together

Pairs from this lineup who've shared the stage at other conferences too.