18 Dec TOP 100 WISCONSIN KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR MILWAUKEE & MADISON CORPORATE EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Top 100 Wisconsin keynote speakers range from visionary CEOs driving international markets to inspiring celebrities whose stories captivate wide audiences. As a result, Milwaukee and Madison corporate event, conference and convention organizers can book some of the world’s most popular celebrity Top 100 Wisconsin keynote speakers for events.
The state’s business and cultural events benefit immensely from thought leaders who bring not just expertise but authenticity, innovation, and insight as well. We’ve put together a Top 100 Wisconsin keynote speakers list of influential names from across industries from trendsetting technology innovators to beloved entertainers. Each could make a good fit for local conferences, corporate gatherings, and public sector events.
Leading the Top 100 Wisconsin keynote speakers roster is celebrity futurist and famous management consultant for 3000 brands, Scott Steinberg, a bestselling author whose sessions focus on emerging trends, disruptive technology, and leadership. That said, you won’t have trouble finding stand-ins if you prefer consulting experts in other areas.
It’s because the global Top 100 Wisconsin keynote speakers lineup is so vast and varied. We’re confident having read it that you won’t have trouble finding a good fit.
1. Scott Steinberg – Futurist for 3000 brands & Business Strategist
Celebrity & Media Influencers
Oprah Winfrey – Media Executive & Philanthropist
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – Actor & Entrepreneur
Michelle Obama – Former First Lady & Author
Trevor Noah – Comedian & Broadcaster
Malala Yousafzai – Activist & Nobel Laureate
Ryan Reynolds – Actor & Investor
Trevor Noah – Comedian & Commentator
Mindy Kaling – Writer & Producer
Ashton Kutcher – Actor & Tech Investor
Jon Stewart – Comedian & Political Commentator
Billie Eilish – Musician & Cultural Icon
LeBron James – Athlete & Entrepreneur
Pharrell Williams – Musician & Designer
Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Actor & Producer
Seth Godin – Author & Marketing Expert
Brene Brown – Researcher & Storyteller
Simon Sinek – Leadership Expert & Author
Amy Poehler – Comedian & Author
Hasan Minhaj – Comedian & Commentator
CEOs & Presidents — Technology, AI & Innovation
Satya Nadella – CEO, Microsoft
Sundar Pichai – CEO, Alphabet & Google
Tim Cook – CEO, Apple
Elon Musk – CEO, SpaceX & Tesla
Jensen Huang – CEO, NVIDIA
Arvind Krishna – CEO, IBM
Reshma Saujani – Founder, Girls Who Code
Fei‑Fei Li – AI Leader & Professor
Andrew Ng – AI Pioneer
Demis Hassabis – CEO, DeepMind
Ginni Rometty – Former CEO, IBM
Marc Benioff – CEO, Salesforce
Lisa Su – CEO, AMD
Jeff Lawson – CEO, Twilio
Padmasree Warrior – Tech Executive
Founders & Leaders — CPG, Retail & Consumer Goods
Howard Schultz – Former CEO, Starbucks
Indra Nooyi – Former CEO, PepsiCo
Doug McMillon – CEO, Walmart
Michelle Gass – CEO, Levi Strauss & Co.
Kevin Johnson – Former CEO, Starbucks
Angela Ahrendts – Former Senior VP, Apple Retail
Sophia Amoruso – Founder, Nasty Gal
Katrina Lake – Founder, Stitch Fix
Stewart Butterfield – CEO, Slack
Daniel Zhang – CEO, Alibaba Group
Hospitality & Travel Leaders
Chris Nassetta – CEO, Hilton Worldwide
Arne Sorenson – Former CEO, Marriott International
Keith Barr – CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Dara Khosrowshahi – CEO, Uber (Mobility & Travel)
Mark Hoplamazian – CEO, Hyatt Hotels
Finance & Insurance Visionaries
Jamie Dimon – CEO, JPMorgan Chase
Larry Fink – CEO, BlackRock
Jane Fraser – CEO, Citi
Bill Winters – CEO, Standard Chartered
Abigail Johnson – CEO, Fidelity Investments
Warren Buffett – Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway
Ajay Banga – CEO, Mastercard
John Donahoe – CEO, Nike & Board Leader
Thasunda Brown Duckett – CEO, TIAA
Cathy Bessant – Former COO, Bank of America
Beauty & Fashion Innovators
Bobbi Brown – Makeup Artist & Founder
Emily Weiss – Founder, Glossier
Tory Burch – Fashion Designer & Executive
Rihanna – Founder, Fenty Beauty
Kim Kardashian – Founder, SKIMS
Stella McCartney – Fashion Designer
Virgil Abloh – Designer & Industry Leader
Diane von Fürstenberg – Fashion Icon
Zac Posen – Designer & Entrepreneur
Carolina Herrera – Fashion Designer
Healthcare & Life Sciences Leaders
Albert Bourla – CEO, Pfizer
Paul Hudson – CEO, Sanofi
Emma Walmsley – CEO, GSK
Stephen Hahn – Healthcare Leader
Atul Gawande – Surgeon & Author
Francis Collins – Former NIH Director
Katalin Karikó – mRNA Research Pioneer
Michelle McMurry-Heath – Biotech Leader
John Nosta – Health Tech Innovator
Eric Topol – Physician & Researcher
Manufacturing & Industrial Innovation
Jim Fitterling – CEO, Dow
Mary Barra – CEO, General Motors
James Taiclet – CEO, Lockheed Martin
Jim Umpleby – CEO, Caterpillar
Ola Källenius – CEO, Mercedes‑Benz Group
Tim Boyle – CEO, Columbia Sportswear
Lisa Davis – Industrial Executive
Stephen Petranek – Futurist & Manufacturing Voice
Sheryl Connelly – Ford Futurist
John Legere – Telecom & Industry Leader
Shipping, Logistics & Supply Chain Experts
Dave Clark – CEO, Flexport
Carol Tomé – CEO, UPS
John Pearson – VP, Global Fleet, UPS
Henrik Henriksson – CEO, Scania
John Zimmer – Co‑Founder, Lyft (Mobility)
Robin Hayes – CEO, JetBlue (Logistics & Travel)
Oscar Munoz – Former CEO, United Airlines
Raj Subramaniam – CEO, FedEx
Sandy Douglas – Logistics Innovator
Annette Clayton – CEO, Supply Chain & Technology Executive
From Scott Steinberg’s forward‑thinking insights to trailblazers across technology, healthcare, finance, fashion, and logistics, Top 100 Wisconsin keynote speakers readout offers unmatched range and expertise. Whether your audience seeks inspiration, strategic vision, industry disruption, or personal transformation, consultants bring credibility, star power, and intellectual rigor to stages large and small.
Organizers looking to boost the profile of conferences in the state have access to a roster that spans global leaders, celebrity voices, and visionary founders whose stories resonate across sectors and audiences alike.
