Connection + Community Building

Fostering social connection and building a sense of community are more important than ever. Whether it’s strengthening workplace relationships, creating inclusive environments, or combating loneliness in the digital age, these speakers inspire connection.

Samara Bay

Public speaking expert, leadership consultant, professor, and author of Permission to Speak

Hahrie Han

MacArthur Fellow, Political scientist, Director of SNF Agora Institute, and leading expert on social movements

B. Dylan Hollis

Social media personality, #1 New York Times-bestselling author, and baking specialist

Priya Parker

Facilitator, strategic advisor, and acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering

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Jimmy Darts

Content creator, philanthropist, and author of Undercover Kindness

Jenny Marrs

Designer, HGTV-host, and advocate for community transformation

Will Schwalbe

New York Times-bestselling author of We Should Not Be Friends

Bo Seo

Two-time world champion debater and author of Good Arguments

Cheryl Strayed

Author of the #1 New York Times-bestselling memoir Wild and "Dear Sugar" columnist
Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau