KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author, Host of Brad Meltzer’s "Lost History" & Brad Meltzer’s "Decoded" on the History Channel

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer; Inspiration for the Award-Winning Film "Rudy" Starring Sean Astin

First Gentleman of Hip Hop, MTV Show Producer, Style Icon

Co-Founder & CEO of Stand for Children, Education Reformer & Public Education Advocate

Actor Known For "New Girl," "The Neighborhood' & "Running Point"; Children's Author

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

Academy Award-Winning Director, Sundance Award Winner & Investigative Filmmaker

Founder of Room to Read, Author, Social Entrepreneur

Parenting & Bullying Expert; Bestselling Author of "Queen Bees and Wannabes"

Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Unthink"

Actress, Author & Radio Host; Columnist for the Washington Times; Founder of Non-Partisan Foundation "Constituting America"

Activist, Philanthropist, Founder of The Angelrock Project

Political Economist, Commentator, Lawyer, Author & Actor

Expert on Terrorism, Safety, & Security; Author

Award-Winning Motivational Speaker on Maximizing your Personal & Professional Potential; Media Personality, Bestselling Author of "An Attitude of Excellence"

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Author & Activist; Chicano Art Collector; Best Known for "Cheech & Chong"

Interior Designer & Host; Founder & Director of Genevieve Gorder Brand; Home Product Designer; Known For HGTV's "Dear Genevieve"

Designer and Host of HGTV's "Tough Love with Hilary Farr"; Internationally Renowned Home Designer; Former Host of HGTV's "Love It or List It"

Professional Para-Snowboarder & Three-Time Paralympic Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, "On My Own Two Feet"; Contestant on Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars"