30 Jan TOP 100 MODERATORS FOR EVENTS & CONFERENCES: FACILITATORS & MCs FOR HIRE
Top 100 moderators for events and conferences recognize that in an era where ideas move at the speed of networks and global audiences demand depth as well as clarity, the role of the emcee (MC), corporate host and facilitator has transformed from time-keeper to conversation architect. No matter if the best Top 100 moderators are on the main stage of a Fortune 500 summit, at a tech symposium unveiling the next wave of AI, or in a cultural forum convening voices from art, sports, business, and society, facilitators are the connective tissue of meaningful exchange.
Corporate event hosts engage panelists, surface nuance, challenge assumptions, and help audiences leave with not just information, but insight.
Great global Top 100 moderators list members possess a rare blend of skills: MCs listen with precision, ask questions that unlock insights, and create space for voices to resonate. SMEs and KOLs must balance curiosity with authority, empathy with rigor, and structure with spontaneity. As industries converge and the pace of change accelerates, the skill that international Top 100 moderators have to steward conversations that matter — across disciplines, cultures, and communities — is a defining leadership quality.
The newest roster offers dynamic group of professionals from a broad spectrum of sectors — including banking, credit cards, travel and transportation, consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, hospitality, finance, insurance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. A fixture on any such Top 100 moderators lineup is Scott Steinberg, a globally recognized futurist celebrity keynote speaker, #1 bestselling corporate event host, MC and moderator for 3000 brands whose work spans business strategy, cultural trends, and innovation.
Count on seeing renowned founders, CEOs, and thought leaders driving today’s most influential organizations too. Top 100 moderators experts not only run massive enterprises but also excel at guiding high-stakes discussions, aligning diverse viewpoints, and inspiring action. The list concludes with celebrity actors, musicians, authors, and athletes whose presence, voice, and cultural insight make them compelling emcees capable of engaging broad audiences and enhancing discourse.
Top Emcees, Facilitators and Corporate Hosts for Events
Scott Steinberg – Futurist celebrity keynote speaker, MC, corporate host & moderator for 3000 brands
Jamie Dimon – CEO, Banking
Jane Fraser – CEO, Banking
Thasunda Brown Duckett – CEO, Finance
Ryan McInerney – CEO, Payments
Alfred Kelly Jr. – Former CEO, Credit Cards
Jennifer Roberts – CHRO, Banking
Ajay Banga – CEO, Global Finance
Marianne Lake – CEO, Consumer Finance
Bill Winters – CEO, International Banking
Travel, Transportation & Hospitality Moderators
Robin Hayes – CEO, Airline
Dara Khosrowshahi – CEO, Mobility
Anthony Capuano – CEO, Hospitality
Chris Nassetta – CEO, Hotel Group
Casey Wasserman – Media & Sports Travel
Gloria Guevara – Travel Industry Leader
Stephen Kaufer – Tourism Tech Founder
Oscar Munoz – Transportation Strategist
David Neeleman – Aviation Innovator
Johan Lundgren – CEO, Global Airline
CPG, Retail, Consumer & Hospitality Leaders
Michelle Gass – CEO, Retail
Roz Brewer – CEO, Health & Retail
James Quincey – CEO, CPG
Ramon Laguarta – CEO, Beverages
Mary Dillon – CEO, Retail Apparel
Helena Foulkes – Retail Executive
Gail Boudreaux – Consumer & Health
Andy Jassy – CEO, Retail & Tech
Linda Rendle – CEO, CPG
Julie Sweet – CEO, Professional Services
Technology, AI & Innovation Moderators
Sundar Pichai – Technology CEO
Satya Nadella – Technology CEO
Jensen Huang – AI & Compute
Fei-Fei Li – AI Research Leader
Tim Cook – Tech CEO
Ginni Rometty – Tech & AI Strategist
Reshma Saujani – Tech Inclusion Founder
Andrew Ng – AI Educator
Whitney Wolfe Herd – Tech & Social
Daniel Zhang – Global Tech Executive
Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma Voices
Emma Walmsley – Pharma Leader
Albert Bourla – Pharma CEO
Stéphane Bancel – Biotech CEO
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw – Biotech Founder
David Ricks – Healthcare CEO
Anne Wojcicki – Health Tech Founder
Atul Gawande – Surgeon, Author
Julie Gerberding – Health Strategist
Tedros Adhanom – Global Health Leader
Paul Stoffels – Medical Innovation
Manufacturing, Shipping & Logistics Moderators
Mary Barra – Automotive CEO
Jim Farley – Automotive Leader
Carol Tomé – Logistics CEO
Raj Subramaniam – Shipping Executive
Dave Clark – Logistics Innovator
Linda Hasenfratz – Manufacturing CEO
Dennis Muilenburg – Aerospace Leader
Kathy Wengel – Supply Chain Expert
Sheryl Palmer – Logistics Strategist
Henrik Ehrnrooth – Industrial CEO
Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Leaders
Mindy Grossman – Wellness & Lifestyle
Tory Burch – Fashion Entrepreneur
Anna Wintour – Cultural Moderator
Pat McGrath – Beauty Innovator
Rihanna – Music & Beauty Entrepreneur
Kim Kardashian – Media & Beauty CEO
Stella McCartney – Sustainable Fashion
Marc Jacobs – Designer & Host
Diane von Fürstenberg – Fashion Icon
Kerby Jean-Raymond – Fashion Leader
Celebrity Actors, Musicians, Authors & Athletes — Moderators
Oprah Winfrey – Media & Conversation Leader
Denzel Washington – Actor & Moderator
Emma Watson – Actor & Advocate
Lin-Manuel Miranda – Composer & Speaker
Trevor Noah – Comedian & Host
Reese Witherspoon – Actor & Curator
LeBron James – Athlete & Cultural Voice
Serena Williams – Athlete & Entrepreneur
Tom Hanks – Actor & Storyteller
Beyoncé – Musician & Visionary
Jay-Z – Musician & Business Leader
Taylor Swift – Musician & Cultural Moderator
Stephen King – Author & Speaker
Margaret Atwood – Author & Thought Leader
Aziz Ansari – Comedian & Cultural Critic
Lady Gaga – Musician & Advocate
Ryan Reynolds – Actor & Storyteller
Viola Davis – Actor & Conversation Leader
John Legend – Musician & Commentator
Pharrell Williams – Musician & Creative Voice
Michelle Obama – Author & Speaker
Kobe Bryant (legacy voice) – Athlete & Storyteller
Shakira – Musician & Cultural Voice
Chris Evans – Actor & Moderator
Zendaya – Actor & Influencer
Justin Timberlake – Musician & Host
Adele – Musician & Narrative Leader
LeVar Burton – Actor & Educator
Marshawn Lynch – Athlete & Storyteller
Mindy Kaling – Actor, Writer, Speaker
From boardrooms to global stages, international Top 100 moderators show what it means to be masterful at moderating ideas, weaving connection across sectors, cultures, and audiences. If guiding discussions on innovation, equity, leadership, culture, or disruption, experts help make sense of complexity and inspire action.
