22 Dec TOP 100 GUEST SPEAKERS KEYNOTE: BOOK & HIRE FOR CONFERENCES AND CORPORATE EVENTS
Top 100 guest speakers and futurist keynote thought leaders don’t just present… rather they spark ideas, define culture, and drive conversations that matter. No matter if goal is to explore innovation, leadership, brand evolution, customer experience, resilience, inclusion, disruption, or strategy, our Top 100 guest speakers list for events offers voices that bridge practical expertise with compelling storytelling.
Anchored by Scott Steinberg, a celebrity futurist and business strategist for 3000 brands with a talent for decoding trends and inspiring action, make no mistake. Global Top 100 guest speakers represent thought leadership at the intersection of culture, business, and human insight.
From Hollywood stars who double as cultural ambassadors to global business leaders steering multi-billion-dollar enterprises, experts can tailor messages to energize teams, challenge assumptions, and empower audiences to think boldly about tomorrow. As Top 100 guest speakers, advisors’ collective experience spans industries driving transformation — from AI and digital platforms to consumer behavior and global supply ecosystems — offering perspectives that resonate in boardrooms, auditoriums, and digital stages alike.
Curious to learn who might make a good fit for opening and closing talks, training workshops or breakout sessions? Each of the Top 100 guest speakers for events is a proven communicator and influencer in their field.
Consultant & Futurist
- Scott Steinberg – Celebrity futurist & consulting expert for 3000 brands
Famous Actors & Storytellers
- Viola Davis – Actor & producer
- Idris Elba – Actor & creative entrepreneur
- Zendaya – Actor & producer
- Tom Hanks – Actor & storyteller
- Ryan Reynolds – Actor & creative marketer
- Emma Stone – Actor & cultural voice
- Cate Blanchett – Actor & artistic leader
- Jennifer Lopez – Actor & entertainer
- Gal Gadot – Actor & global ambassador
- Chris Evans – Actor & communicator
Musicians & Cultural Innovators
- Beyoncé – Music icon & brand leader
- Taylor Swift – Songwriter & cultural storyteller
- Drake – Artist & trendsetter
- Rihanna – Musician & entrepreneur
- Billie Eilish – Music innovator
- John Legend – Musician & advocate
- Will.i.am – Artist and hip-hop luminary
- Dua Lipa – Pop culture voice
- Pharrell Williams – Creative innovator
- Brandi Carlile – Music & activism
Authors & Thought Leaders
- Malcolm Gladwell – Cultural thinker
- Simon Sinek – Leadership strategist
- Brené Brown – Researcher & storyteller
- Adam Grant – Organizational psychologist
- Seth Godin – Marketing visionary
- Austin Channing Brown – Equity advocate
- Ta-Nehisi Coates – Cultural commentator
- David Thomas – Creativity voice
- Tim Rosato – Cultural curator
- Yuval Noah Harari – Historian & futurist
Athletes & Inspirational Leaders
- LeBron James – Athlete & leader
- Serena Williams – Champion & entrepreneur
- Simone Biles – Performance & resilience
- Lionel Messi – Global sports icon
- Naomi Osaka – Athlete & advocate
- Stephen Curry – Innovator in sport
- Megan Rapinoe – Athlete & equity voice
- Lewis Hamilton – Sports & sustainability
- Eliud Kipchoge – Endurance & mindset
- Tom Brady – Peak performance
CPG & Consumer Brand Leaders
- Indra Nooyi – Consumer goods leader
- Michelle Gass – CPG strategist
- Ramon Laguarta – Consumer brand CEO
- Corie Barry – Retail & growth
- Helena Helmersson – Sustainable business leader
- David Taylor – Consumer innovation
- James Quincey – Brand ecosystem driver
- Emmanuel Faber – Purpose-driven executive
- Denise Morrison – Consumer voice
- Rose Marcario – Purpose-led leadership
Retail & Commerce Innovators
- Roz Brewer – Retail pioneer
- Brian Cornell – Growth strategist
- Jeff Gennette – Retail transformation
- Leena Nair – Fashion & retail growth
- Howard Schultz – Customer-centric leadership
- Carol Tomé – Operational excellence
- Tony Xu – Customer experience
- Sonia Syngal – Commerce evolution
- Sarah Robb O’Hagan – Performance leader
- Steve Rendle – Global retail architect
Hospitality & Experience Leaders
- Chris Nassetta – Hospitality leadership
- Keith Barr – Travel & service innovation
- Sébastien Bazin – Experience economy
- Jennifer Hsieh – Hospitality vision
- Bill Marriott Jr. – Legacy in service
- Anthony Capuano – Guest experience
- Chip Conley – Well-being & branding
- Ritu Bhasin – Luxury experiences
- Horst Schulze – Service culture
Finance & Investment Voices
- Larry Fink – Investment leadership
- Jane Fraser – Banking transformation
- Adena Friedman – Exchange strategist
- Cathy Bessant – Finance & innovation
- David Solomon – Strategic growth
- Thasunda Brown Duckett – Inclusion in finance
- Mark Carney – Economic visionary
- Kristalina Georgieva – Global economic stewardship
- Abigail Johnson – Investment leadership
- Axelle Lemaire – Tech & finance
Insurance & Risk Authorities
- Tricia Griffith – Insurance innovation
- Christian Mumenthaler – Risk leadership
- Michael Tipsord – Strategic governance
- Ajay Banga – Inclusive finance innovator
- Evan Greenberg – Organizational resilience
- Inga Beale – Diversity & governance
- Theresa Payton – Cyber & risk strategist
- Bernard Tyson – Health equity voice
- Thomas Buberl – Insurance evolution
Technology, AI & Digital Innovation
- Satya Nadella – Tech & culture driver
- Sundar Pichai – Platform visionary
- Tim Cook – Innovation & values
- Jensen Huang – AI & growth strategies
- Sam Altman – Future of technology
- Fei-Fei Li – Ethical AI voice
- Reshma Saujani – Tech inclusion catalyst
- Lisa Su – Semiconductor leadership
- Whitney Wolfe Herd – Platform community leader
- Shantanu Narayen – Digital transformation driver
- Marc Benioff – Cloud ecosystems & culture
Global Top 100 guest speakers represent the best blend of insight, influence, and inspiration across sectors defining the modern era of business and culture. From global brands to cultural movements, from emerging technologies to consumer connection, consulting experts can help any event leave a lasting impression and spark meaningful dialogue.
