Who has been your favorite non-tech keynote or featured speaker? Is anyone actually drawn in by a famous musical act or comedian?

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Fractional CIO in Services (non-Government)5 years ago

Dr Paul Wood, a New Zealand based psychologist who studied for and received his doctorate while serving a prison sentence for murder.

He pulls no up and openly takes accountability for all his actions. While his focus is on rehabilitating prisoners, his story has lessons for anyone.

CTO in Finance (non-banking)5 years ago

Tim Sanders, author of Love is the Killer App, made a lasting impression on me at a tech conference, speaking to how we can benefit others as professionals. Another speaker had served under every President between Nixon and Clinton except for one and gave us great insights into leadership and the source of strengths and weaknesses.

As for entertainment, I have found this works best as a part of a larger social/networking event that created an opportunity to connect with other attendees.

Chief Technology Officer in Finance (non-banking)5 years ago

Malcolm Gladwell

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Advisor | Investor | Former CIO in Services (non-Government)6 years ago

President Obama

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CTO in Healthcare and Biotech6 years ago

Garry Kasparov

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