Omer Inan,
biomedical engineer, inventor
Omer Inan creates medical devices and systems that improve human health and well-being. He believes that wearable technology can revolutionize healthcare by providing personalized feedback, improving diagnosis, and enhancing treatment.
Kris Braman,
bee advocate, entomologist
Kris Braman works at the intersection of pollinator health, ecology and conservation.
Anant Madabhushi,
AI health researcher, biomedical engineer
What if AI can be used to unlock the secrets hidden in medical images and data that human eyes cannot see? What if the aggressiveness of cancer tumors can be predicted more accurately and treatments tailored more precisely to save lives?
Debra Lam,
inclusion innovation champion
Debra Lam believes that technology can be a force for good and inclusion.
Alistair Dove,
marine biologist
Alistair “Al” Dove is one of the foremost experts on the whale shark, the world’s largest fish. He is a leading voice in marine research and education inspiring audiences around the world with his passion, expertise and storytelling skills.
Moe Ari Brown,
therapist, LGBTQIA+ advocate
Moe Ari envisions a world where we all embrace our innate authenticity and diversity so that all people experience belonging and love just for being who they are.
Dr Monisha Pujari,
hospice & palliative care physician
Believes that striving to die well is an extension of striving to live well and she has dedicated her life to helping patients proactively manage their decline.
Tara Stoinski,
primatologist, conservationist
Renowned primatologist Tara Stoinski has dedicated her life to saving the world’s last gorillas from extinction.
Joe Bankoff,
civic leader
Joe believes that upholding the tenets of representative democracy is a cornerstone to building more sustainable, equitable and resilient communities.
Gerry Chen,
roboticist
A dreamer and maker, Gerry envisions a world where we perceive robots as empowering rather than threatening.