A veteran of two spaceflights, a two-week mission onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 2010 and a 200-day flight to the Space Station in 2014/2015.
Having served in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot, test pilot and NASA astronaut. Terry Virts is also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Harvard Business School.
On Feb. 8, 2010, Colonel Terry Virts made his first spaceflight as pilot of the Space Shuttle Endeavor during mission STS-130. His next launch was onboard the Russian Soyuz TMA-15M on Nov. 23, 2014, from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. In March of the following year, Terry assumed command of the International Space Station (ISS) as Commander of Expedition 43. Virts has spent more than seven months in space.
Virts currently travels the world inspiring audiences with stories from space and his insights into life on earth. He brings his unique perspective to businesses around the world on diverse topics, including the environment, global wealth, intercultural leadership, crisis and risk management, innovation, strategy and vision, and decision-making.
He recently directed his first film, One More Orbit, about his Guinness World Record-breaking mission in July 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. His next book, The Art of Space Travel, is due out in Sep., 2020. Virts also authored Apo11o: To the Moon and Back, a collector’s edition reproduction of the original flight plan Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins and the mission control team in Houston used to plan and execute man’s first mission to land on the moon.
He is currently involved in several television and film projects, serves on corporate boards, and writes and promotes public policy.
He is one of only four astronauts to have piloted a Space Shuttle, flown a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, performed space walks and commanded the ISS.
Virts has a unique perspective about the earth, having taken more photos from space than any other astronaut. He is also one of the stars of the IMAX film A Beautiful Planet, shooting much of the stunning footage himself. Virt’s photography is also featured in his National Geographic book, View From Above.
Explore the remarkable story of Dame Kelly Holmes, a British icon, Olympic gold medallist, and influential global speaker. Her journey from the army to athletics and advocacy has left a lasting impact.
An Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the London Business School, where he speaks, teaches and consults on topics of influence, negotiations and decision-making.
Former US Presidential Advisor, Award-Winning Author and Robotics Entrepreneur.
Nancy Rademaker stands out as a distinguished international keynote speaker, specialising in the intersection of digitisation, customer behaviour, and corporate interactions. With over two decades in technology and a passion for customer-centric strategies, she offers a unique perspective on business transformation.
Rem Koolhaas (Rotterdam, 1944) founded OMA in 1975 together with Elia and Zoe Zenghelis and Madelon Vriesendorp. He graduated from the Architectural Association in London and, in 1978, published Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan.
Born without his right hand, Nicholas defied expectations to graduate from the prestigious RCM in London and become a globally acclaimed pianist and motivational speaker. He captivates corporate audiences with inspiring talks on resilience, inclusion, and peak performance, motivating listeners to overcome challenges with determination and creativity.
Garry Kasparov is a former world chess champion who is considered to be one of the greatest players in history. A forceful, compelling and knowledgeable speaker whose subject matter ranges from strategy, tactics and logical thinking to politics. A regular speaker for large multinational corporations and financial institutions who customises his speeches to include local facts and items of interest.
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Amit Joshi is a professor at IMD who focuses on AI, analytics and marketing strategy. Based on his award-winning research and industry experience, he helps organisations leverage AI to upscale their big data capabilities and innovation. His AI-driven transformation expertise has helped many businesses across industries thrive in a fast-changing world.
Doug is a versatile motivational speaker, workshop leader, and musician. Known for his profound understanding of business dynamics and an innate ability to foster collaboration, Doug’s talks and workshops are designed to invigorate and unite people across live, hybrid, and virtual events.
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