2022 Thought Leader Summit Experience
Topic Summary: Factors driving change in the workplace including technology, workplace environment, employee satisfaction, and employee wellness.
Panelists:
- Bob Daugherty, former Dean of the Forbes School of Business & Technology at the University of Arizona Global Campus and Professor of Strategy and Finance
- Monique Cook, Vice President of Human Resources at the University of Arizona Global Campus
Moderator:
- Dr. Margie Warrell, CEO of Global Courage and bestselling author
Topic Summary: Exponential organizations driven by big data and generational evolution, an unleashed workforce powered by mobility, freelancing, gamification, and automation, the necessity for life-long reinvention as people are working longer, and continuing challenges managing the technology, talent, and transformation.
Panelists:
- Vernice “Flygirl” Armour, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and decorated combat pilot
- Samantha Ettus, founder and CEO of Park Place Payments, best-selling author, and frequent media personality
Moderator:
- John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets and Director of the Center for Economic Freedom at FreedomWorks
Topic Summary: The shift in the global workforce, associated challenges, and how companies can manage their reactions to these changes to promote long-term success
Panelists:
- Dr. Dennis Baltzley, global head of leadership, development, and senior partner with Korn Ferry
- Larry Burke, Executive Editor for the Society for Human Resource Management
- Darryl Hawkins, Vice President of Operations for Comcast/NBC Universal
- Linda Reid, Head of security, global intelligence, and threat analysis for Walt Disney World
Moderator:
- Rich Karlgaard, successful journalist, former publisher of Forbes magazine and frequent commentator on popular business television shows
Topic Summary: How emerging market trends, accelerated rates of digital revolution, and COVID-induced digital changes are re-shaping the workforce and how companies and industries must respond to those changes in order to remain competitive.
Panelists:
- Dr. Tamar Elkeles, Chief Human Resources Officer at XCOM
- Jayne Johnson, Vice President of Enterprise Learning & Development at Alkermes, a global biopharmaceutical company
- Dr. Olin Oedekoven, co-founder, President, and CEO of Peregrine Leadership Institute and Peregrine Academic Services
Moderator:
- Rich Karlgaard, successful journalist, former publisher of Forbes magazine and frequent commentator on popular business television shows.
Topic Summary: How digitally enabled productivity gains have accelerated the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and how heightened awareness of social justice and equity will influence diversity and inclusion priorities in organizations moving forward
Panelists:
- Ken Bouyer, Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting for Ernst & Young
- Jeffrey Hayzlett, global business celebrity, television host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network
- Kristi Piehl, Emmy Award-winning television news reporter and CEO of Media Minefield
- Moderator:
- Dr. Maja Zelihic, former Dean of the Forbes School of Business & Technology.
Topic Summary: How we can use innovation to change the way that we educate students and prepare them for meaningful and fulfilling careers in an ever-changing workplace
Panelists:
- Dr. Helen Williams, Dean of the School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University
- Dr. Joe Carella, Assistant Dean, Eller Executive Education, at the University of Arizona
- Todd Deal, Senior Faculty and Director of the Higher Education practice in the Societal Advancement group at the Center for Creative Leadership
- Dr. Oleg Konovalov, author, business educator, consultant, and coach with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting Fortune 500 companies
Moderator:
- Don Frey, lead faculty in accounting at the Forbes School of Business & Technology
Topic Summary: Evolving workforce and expectations in a variety of industries.
Panelists:
- Tanya Blackshear, Area Manager for Network Transition at AT&T
- Dr. Cindy Gordon, author, business advisor, venture capitalist, and Founder and CEO of SalesChoice, a sales analytics platform
- Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR, and a Top 100 HR global influencer
- Dr. Cindy Pace, Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer with Met Life
Moderator:
- Dr. Jennie Walker, former lead faculty in business leadership at the Forbes School of Business & Technology and former Chair of the Center for Women’s Leadership.
2020 Forbes School of Business & Technology Thought Leader Summit - Steve Forbes
Steve Forbes Keynote Speaker
Topic Summary: This esteemed panel of industry thought leaders will emphasize how we as a global society must adapt to be successful.
Panelists:
- Prof. Hellicy C. Ng’ambi, PhD, Vice Chancellor, Full Professor,Mulungushi University,
- Dr. Olin O. Oedekoven, President & CEO Peregrine Leadership Institute
- Dr. Jeanette Patterson, Executive Director Learning Services Colorado Adams County School District 14
- Mark Mills, President Digital Power Group
- Aubrey Carruth, K-12 and Higher Education Instructor
Moderator:
- Dr. Karen Ivy, Department Chair, Full Professor, Forbes School of Business & Technology
Topic Summary: The panel will provide their predictions and answers to understanding a changing and uncertain sports business model.
Panelists:
- Randy Freer, Former CEO – HULU
- Amy Brooks, Chief Innovation Officer – NBA
- David Katz, Executive Vice President – Digital Fox Sports
- Christopher Dempsey, Denver Nuggets Media/Altitude Television Sports Reporter And Analyst
- Ed Desser, President Desser Media, Inc. (“DMI”) Former Head of NBA Media and Sports Media Consultant
- John Kosner, President Kosner Media, Previous Executive VP Digital and Print Media for ESPN
Moderator:
- Leanard Armato, Founder & CEO Management Plus Enterprises
Topic Summary: Employees at all levels across organizations will need to upskill to successfully manage and operate.
Panelists:
- Vernice “Flygirl” Armour, Founder, Advisor, Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker and Author
- Margie Worrell, Founder Global Courage
- Dr. Steve Kerr, Author, Speaker, Consultant
- Eddie Turner, LLC – Executive Leadership Coach
Moderator:
- Dr. Katie Thiry, Department Chair, Professor, Forbes School of Business & Technology
Topic Summary: This panel will enlighten innovative instincts in discussing the new wave of entrepreneurship and wealth management.
Panelists:
- Michael Moe, Business Co-Founder, Investor, Entrepreneur and Author
- Russ Alan Prince, Executive Director of the Family Office Association Research Institute
- Carl Schramm, University Professor – Syracuse University
- John Tamny, Vice President FreedomWorks, Editor, Senior Economic Advisor
Moderator:
- Bob Daugherty, Dean – Forbes School of Business & Technology
Topic Summary: This panel of esteemed technologists will help you to anticipate your next move, and effectively plan for The Triple TTT: Transformation Through Technology.
Panelists:
- Gary Sorrentino, Global Deputy CIO Zoom
- Cindy Gordon, Founder and CEO of SalesChoice
- Rich Karlgard, American Journalist, Best-selling Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker
- Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Founder and CEO, Human Future, Forbes Contributor
Moderator:
- Lisa Sims, Web Developer Internet Marketer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Author BlogTalkRadio Host