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Exploring the forces shaping our world across politics, history and global change

Anne Applebaum is a prize‑winning historian, journalist and geopolitical commentator who examines the challenges and opportunities of global political and economic change through the lenses of history and contemporary political landscapes. George Will is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist whose work has been syndicated by The Washington Post since 1974 and appears in hundreds of newspapers nationwide. The author of 16 books on politics and baseball, he is a respected scholar of political philosophy. Fareed Zakaria is a bestselling author, journalist and Emmy Award-winning host of Fareed Zakaria GPS.

Bringing clarity and research to the realities of adolescent development and family well-being.

Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist and leading expert in adolescent development and childhood education. A three-time New York Times bestselling author, she collaborates with UNICEF and is a recognized thought leader by the American Psychological Association. She is a regular contributor to CBS News, has authored a monthly adolescence column for The New York Times and co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast. She also consults with industry leaders on family mental health and advised Pixar on the film Inside Out 2.

Feeding communities, inspiring change and redefining leadership through food

A renowned chef, award-winning television personality, humanitarian and bestselling author, José Andrés has twice been named among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Humanities Medal, Princess of Asturias Award for Concord and James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef award. He leads José Andrés Group, which operates 40 restaurants worldwide, and founded World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit providing meals in response to crises, as well as the Global Food Institute at George Washington University, dedicated to educating and inspiring future food systems leaders.

Redefining limits and unlocking human potential

Erik Weihenmayer is a world-class climber, paraglider, skier and kayaker redefining what’s possible through resilience and determination. Despite losing his vision as a teenager, he became the first blind person in history to summit Mount Everest and later completed the Seven Summits. He is co-founder of No Barriers USA, empowering people of all abilities to face challenges head-on, solve problems, build strong teams and serve others. A bestselling author and acclaimed speaker, Weihenmayer inspires audiences to tap into the human spirit, break through barriers and create meaningful impact.

Expanding human potential through applied AI

Zack Kass is an advisor, researcher and the former head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI who works with Fortune 1000 leaders to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and make emerging technologies practical and actionable. A leading voice in applied AI, his insights have appeared in major publications worldwide, and he is the bestselling author of The Next RenAIssance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential. Kass supports AI education and research at the University of Virginia and helps organizations integrate AI to innovate and prepare for the future of work.

Turning the science of happiness into a life well lived

Arthur Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness. A professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, Brooks is also the New York Times bestselling author of 15 books, including Build the Life You Want, and a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly column, How to Build a Life. He has appeared in the media and traveled the world to teach people how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others.

Redefining leadership in moments that shape history

Sanna Marin is the former prime minister of Finland and former leader of the Social Democratic Party of Finland. Appointed at 34, she became the world’s youngest prime minister in 2019 and led a historic, women-led coalition government. She guided Finland through the COVID-19 pandemic, advanced reforms on climate change and social equity, and oversaw the country’s rapid entry into NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. After her term, she joined the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, focusing on geopolitics, climate, strategic autonomy and female leadership.

Defending freedom and democracy in the face of authoritarian power

Vladimir Kara-Murza is a Russian politician, historian, documentary filmmaker and award-winning author. A close colleague of slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, Kara-Murza served as deputy leader of the People’s Freedom Party and spearheaded Magnitsky sanctions against top Russian officials. For this, he was twice poisoned and left in a coma, and after denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he was arrested, sentenced to 25 years for treason, and held in solitary confinement in Siberia. He was released in 2024 as part of the largest East-West prisoner exchange since the Cold War.