How To Academy 2021

How To Academy 2021: 30 speakers across 30 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Rutger Bregman, Azeem Azhar, and Tim Harford.

Speaker Lineup

Ai WeiweiKeynoteArtist and activist | Speaking truth to power through art and human rights

corporate social responsibilitypurpose driven businesssocial impact

Also at: SXSW · Brilliant Minds · Frieze Art Fair

corporate social responsibilitypurpose driven businesssocial impact

Also at: SXSW · Brilliant Minds · Frieze Art Fair

Annabelle WilliamsKeynoteParalympic Gold Medallist | Leadership & Performance Expert

burnout resilienceexecutive leadershipgrowth mindset

burnout resilienceexecutive leadershipgrowth mindset

Azeem AzharKeynoteExponential Technology Entrepreneur | 'Exponential View' Author

emerging techdigital transformationdisruptive innovation

Also at: DLD

emerging techdigital transformationdisruptive innovation

Also at: DLD

Bianca Miller-ColeKeynoteThe Apprentice UK Finalist | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Founder of The Be Group

entrepreneurshipfuture of workinfluencer creator economy

Also at: the UK Black Business Show

entrepreneurshipfuture of workinfluencer creator economy

Also at: the UK Black Business Show

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

Cal NewportKeynoteGeorgetown Professor | Author of 'Deep Work'

automation future jobsdigital healthfocus deep work

Also at: TEDxTysons

automation future jobsdigital healthfocus deep work

Also at: TEDxTysons

Carl BernsteinKeynotePulitzer Prize Journalist Who Exposed Watergate | Political Investigations Expert

communication influencestorytelling narrativetrust accountability

communication influencestorytelling narrativetrust accountability

David MilibandKeynoteCEO of International Rescue Committee | Former UK Foreign Secretary

crisis leadershipforeign policy diplomacynonprofit leadership

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival · Hay Festival · TED

crisis leadershipforeign policy diplomacynonprofit leadership

Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival · Hay Festival · TED

Gordon BrownKeynoteFormer UK Prime Minister | Global Leadership & Emerging Technologies

ceo csuite leadershipclimate action net zeroglobal challenges

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

ceo csuite leadershipclimate action net zeroglobal challenges

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

Indra NooyiKeynoteFirst Female CEO of PepsiCo | Leadership & Transformation Expert

ceo csuite leadershipesg sustainable businesspurpose driven business

Also at: Design Observer Conference · Aspen Ideas Festival

ceo csuite leadershipesg sustainable businesspurpose driven business

Also at: Design Observer Conference · Aspen Ideas Festival

Isabel AllendeKeynoteAcclaimed Novelist | Stories of Passion and the Human Condition

growth mindsetpurpose driven businessstorytelling narrative

Also at: TED

growth mindsetpurpose driven businessstorytelling narrative

Also at: TED

Jack StrawKeynoteVeteran UK Politician | Key Cabinet Member Under Blair and Brown

James ComeyKeynoteFormer FBI Director | Truth, Lies, and Leadership

change managementpolicy regulation

change managementpolicy regulation

John GreenKeynoteBestselling Author & Emerging Tech Advocate | 'The Fault in Our Stars'

creativitydesign thinking

Also at: TEDxIndianapolis

creativitydesign thinking

Also at: TEDxIndianapolis

Kate BowlerKeynoteDuke Professor | Exploring the Meaning of Life in the Face of Illness

crisis leadershippurpose driven business

Also at: TEDMED · Aspen Ideas Festival

crisis leadershippurpose driven business

Also at: TEDMED · Aspen Ideas Festival

Lisa Feldman BarrettKeynoteNeuroscientist | Emotions, Facial Expressions, and the Mind

cognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perceptionemotional intelligence

Also at: TED

cognitive neuroscienceconsciousness perceptionemotional intelligence

Also at: TED

Marc RandolphKeynoteNetflix Co-Founder | Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Transforming Entertainment

disruptive innovationentrepreneurshipinnovation

Also at: Pendulum Summit

disruptive innovationentrepreneurshipinnovation

Also at: Pendulum Summit

Mary PortasKeynoteChief Creative Officer | Retail Transformation & Customer Experience

brand strategycustomer experience cxretail transformation

Also at: British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference · TEDxLondonWomen

brand strategycustomer experience cxretail transformation

Also at: British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference · TEDxLondonWomen

Matthieu RicardKeynoteBuddhist monk and author | Altruism and happiness

Also at: TED

Also at: TED

Michio KakuKeynoteWorld-Renowned Theoretical Physicist

future trends predictionsgenerative ai llms

Also at: Brand Minds

future trends predictionsgenerative ai llms

Also at: Brand Minds

Ole ScheerenKeynotePrincipal | Architecture Innovator Reshaping Cities

design thinkingfuture trends predictionsstorytelling narrative

Also at: TED

design thinkingfuture trends predictionsstorytelling narrative

Also at: TED

Parag KhannaKeynoteGlobal strategist | Expert on geopolitics and urban futures

future trends predictionsglobal challengesurbanization cities

Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival · NEXT Conference · Nordic Business Forum

future trends predictionsglobal challengesurbanization cities

Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival · NEXT Conference · Nordic Business Forum

Rich DivineyKeynoteRetired Navy SEAL Commander | Former Officer in Charge, SEAL Team Six Training

executive leadershipproductivity performanceteam leadership

executive leadershipproductivity performanceteam leadership

Robin InceKeynoteComedian | Science Communicator & Broadcaster

creative thinkingpublic speaking presentationstorytelling narrative

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

creative thinkingpublic speaking presentationstorytelling narrative

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

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

Ryan HolidayKeynoteBestselling author | Ancient Stoic philosophy for modern leadership

burnout resilienceexecutive leadershipgrowth mindset

Also at: The DO Lectures

burnout resilienceexecutive leadershipgrowth mindset

Also at: The DO Lectures

Stanley McChrystalKeynote4-Star General | Leadership in Emerging Technologies

artificial intelligencecrisis leadershipcross functional leadership

Also at: TED

artificial intelligencecrisis leadershipcross functional leadership

Also at: TED

Steven PinkerKeynoteHarvard Psychologist | Rational Optimism & Human Progress

cognitive biasesfuture trends predictionsstorytelling narrative

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

cognitive biasesfuture trends predictionsstorytelling narrative

Also at: Hay Festival · TED

Thomasina MiersKeynoteMasterChef Champion | Wahaca Co-Founder & Sustainable Food Entrepreneur

creativityentrepreneurshipmarketing brand

creativityentrepreneurshipmarketing brand

Tim HarfordKeynoteAuthor of The Undercover Economist | Financial Times Columnist | BBC Presenter

creative thinkinginnovation mindsetstrategic decision making

Also at: TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany · TEDGlobal>London · TEDGlobal

creative thinkinginnovation mindsetstrategic decision making

Also at: TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany · TEDGlobal>London · TEDGlobal

Speakers here who tour together

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