KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Education Policy Advisor, Children’s Book Author, Film Producer & Public Servant

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Cancer Survivor & CEO of Salto Health; Author and Broadcaster

Award-Winning Early Childhood Education Expert; Author, Illustrator & Consultant; LGBTQ+ Advocate

Six-Time Emmy Award Winner; Children's Book Author & Creator of the "Arthur" Book & PBS TV Series; Advocate for Children's Literacy

NY Times Bestselling Author and Illustrator of "The I Love You Book," "The Earth Book," "The Thankful Book"

English Comedy Magician, Card Shark Actor and Con Man

Newbery Medal-Winning Author of "Number the Stars" & "The Giver"

New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year Author; Children's Book Illustrator; Non-Fiction Author

Children's Book Author & Illustrator

Bestselling & Newberry Honor Author; Known for "Echo," "Esperanza Rising" & "Becoming Naomi León"

Literacy Advocate, Author & Actor Known for "Roots," "Star Trek" & "Reading Rainbow"

MIT Engineer, Author, Emmy-Nominated Science TV Host of "Emily's Wonder Lab"

Anti-Bullying, Mental Health & Anti-Ageism Advocate, Poet & Bestselling Author

Actress, Producer, Director, Writer & American Ballet Theatre Alum

Extreme Adventure Sportsman, Stuntman, Explorer & Television Presenter

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Activist, Author; Best Known For Her Roles in "Halloween," "Freaky Friday" & "Everything Everywhere All At Once"

Children's Author, Storyteller, Philanthropist, Speaker & Advocate; Christian Podcast Host of "Unpolished Faith"; Marketing Manager at the University of Texas at Dallas

Actor, Radio Personality & TV Host; Season 14 Winner of "Strictly Come Dancing"

Leadership Development & Career Advocacy Expert, Podcast Host, Author; Founder & CEO of Bossed Up

Paralympic Medalist, World Record Holder, DEI Advocate & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Leap of Faith"