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Journalist and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad welcomed the sentencing of the Iranian-backed hit team sent to kill her on U.S. soil—a moment she calls proof that the country she once was taught to hate has become the place that saved her life. The plot, orchestrated by agents aligned with Tehran, never succeeded, but the court’s decision to hold the perpetrators accountable in New York reinforces the strength of American legal protections and the rule of law. In her new op-ed for The Free Press, Alinejad writes, “Today, a judge will sentence the hitman Iran sent to kill me on American soil. It’s proof that the country where I sought refuge protects the freedoms I love.”

Veteran physician-turned-journalist Elisabeth Rosenthal says America’s healthcare system is buckling under the weight of perverse incentives, mounting costs, and policy paralysis, and that millions could feel the pain during this fall’s open-enrollment season. Her assessment anchors the episode of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN podcast Chasing Life, titled “Why It Costs So Much to Get Sick.”  

As Beijing rolls out sweeping new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals—vital materials for computer chips, electric vehicles, and missile systems—one of the world’s leading thinkers on global power dynamics, APB speaker Henry Farrell, says the move marks a turning point in how nations weaponize economic interdependence. 

APB is proud to celebrate exclusive speaker Rev. Brandan Robertson for being named to Out Magazine’s 31st annual Out100 list, honoring the most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ individuals of the year.

We're excited to share that acclaimed professor, scholar, award-winning author, and APB exclusive speaker Jarvis R. Givens has released his highly anticipated new book, American Grammar: Race, Education, and the Building of a Nation.

On Oct. 10th, APB is honored to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health around the globe.

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month invites us to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and recommit to earlier detection, better care, and compassionate support. It’s also a chance to amplify voices that inform, inspire, and mobilize communities. At APB, we’re proud to work with speakers who transform experience into impact—bringing audiences insights, hope, and the courage to act. Below are three featured keynote speakers whose stories and advocacy illuminate what’s possible when perseverance meets purpose.

As our online and offline lives become increasingly intertwined, individuals and organizations must be equipped with practical tools and strategies to safeguard themselves. The speakers below open our eyes to the vulnerabilities in our interconnected cyber world and empower audiences to take control of their security.

APB speaker Mike Hayes, former commanding officer of SEAL Team Two and longtime public servant and business leader, has released a new book, Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose. The book offers a practical roadmap for people at major crossroads in their lives, helping readers define success, lean into their core values, and translate purpose into action.

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans who have enriched the country. Join us in honoring these communities with one of the sought-after speakers below!