Senior fellow at the New American Foundation and professor at Pennsylvania State University School of International Affairs, Flynt Leverett is an expert on the Middle East and international energy issues. Dr. Leverett is the author of Inheriting Syria: Bashar's Trial By Fire, a study of Syrian politics and policymaking under Bashar al-Assad.

Co-author of Turning the Future into Revenue: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know to Shape Their Futures, Glen Hiemstra is an expert in preferred future planning. As founder and owner of Futurist.com, Glen directs the company in disseminating information about the future, to assist individuals, organizations and industries in creating the futures they prefer.

For over 20 years Dr. Thomas Zweifel has coached and trained business leaders and public servants in organizations and companies to make their vision a reality. He co-founded the Swiss Consulting Group which now is a multinational firm with consultants and client around the globe.

Former Federal Reserve Chief Economist (the only Chief Economist the Federal Reserve System has ever had) and author of the widely acclaimed book Myths of Rich and Poor (nominated for a Pulitzer Prize), W. Michael Cox is an economist with an impressive background and depth of knowledge, yet a knack for communication. The media rely on Dr. Cox's ability to make plain sense out of difficult economic issues, as evidenced by his extensive roster of media coverage and appearances.

A recognized expert on supply chain and technology issues, Tim Minahan has appeared on CNN and ABC News as well as in several business publications. In 2003, he was named one of '50 Pros to Know' in the supply chain management sector by " ...

NPR's senior European correspondent, Sylvia Poggioli has become a favorite reporter of the Magliozzi Brothers on Car Talk. Her name has also been featured in the absurdest comic strip Zippy the Pinhead.

Former executive vice president and head global marketing at Samsung Electronics, Eric Kim revolutionized the brand-image which resulted in doubling Samsung's business in the U.S. Today Eric is senior vice president and general manager of Intel Corporation's Digital Home Group. Eric is an expert in the fields of hardware and software marketing, product development and venture investment management.

Sir Bob Geldof is one of the highest ranked and most authorative corporate speakers, conference keynote producers and after dinner speakers currently available. He is highly entertaining and has great insight into the socio-political and upliftment arenas as well as leadership, communications, marketing in the global village, motivation and self-development. His unique presentations, views and insights are highly sought after by companies who wish to benefit from his sensational presentations and which always leave a lasting and powerful impression.

Todd Buchholz is the economist with a "wickedly sparkling wit," according to the Associated Press. Successful Meetings Magazine named him one of the "21 Top Speakers for the Twenty-First Century." "Witty, iconoclastic and engaging" says the Wall Street Journal of Buchholz, while BusinessWeek raved about his book Market Shock, which warned of quicksand facing the stock market. He entertains audiences, showing them how to thrive in a chaotic economy, while gearing up for prosperity.

Named one of the industry's most influential information management consultants by InformationWeek magazine, Tom Koulopoulos is recognized as an authority on the implications of information technology on global organizations. His passion for helping business people understand the implications, challenges and opportunities of leading edge technology is evident in his writing.