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India has clinched the top spot in the 2025 Baseline Profitability Index (BPI)—a globally respected tool for benchmarking foreign direct investment (FDI) returns—according to economist and APB exclusive keynote speaker Daniel Altman. In a recent LinkedIn post, Altman announced the relaunch of the BPI on a new interactive platform featuring nine years of data and powerful tools for investors navigating complex global markets.

On June 1, 2025, CBS Sunday Morning aired a compelling interview between correspondent David Pogue and Elon Musk, delving into topics ranging from space exploration to government policies. Pogue, known for his incisive journalism and engaging storytelling, was the only non-space journalist invited to interview Musk ahead of SpaceX's ninth test flight of the Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

In 1965,  Robert P. Walker changed the course of the lecture industry forever when he founded American Program Bureau (APB) and created a way for people to see the most exciting and popular personalities, hear cutting-edge ideas and experience the leaders, activists and innovators of the day—live, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. In 2025, the company will celebrate 60 years of being a pioneer in the speaking industry and continue Walker’s mission to make important voices heard around the world. 

The anticipation for the upcoming Olympics is palpable as athletes from around the world prepare to showcase their talents on the global stage. APB is proud to have an incredible roster of former Olympians who symbolize not only the triumph of human perseverance but also the unyielding pursuit of excellence. Celebrating the universal values of teamwork, dedication and passion, these voices are known for motivating and inspiring audiences and are sure to leave a lasting impression.

In this season of gratitude, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible speakers and clients. You are the reason that APB can continue its passionate commitment to delivering compelling, inspiring and thought-provoking events worldwide, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. May your day be filled with warmth, joy and all the delights this season has to offer. 

APB is proud and excited to share that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africa's first elected female President, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and one of our most sought-after speakers—has been selected as an honoree of the TIME100 Impact Awards Africa. The awards recognize "visionaries who have gone above and beyond to make an impact and move their respective industries forward."

This morning the world witnessed the exciting, successful launch of the Psyche mission, a groundbreaking journey over a decade in the making to explore a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Principal Investigator and APB Exclusive Speaker Lindy Elkins-Tanton recently sat down with us to discuss this incredible project and more. 

When it comes to planning an important event that will leave a lasting impression with attendees, APB knows how difficult finding the right speaker can be. Having coordinated over 100,000 events in more than 60 countries over the past 60 years, we are uniquely qualified to be your source for today’s best speakers and programs. Hear more about what sets APB apart from Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and Bestselling author, Mike Veny: +Watch Video

Iranian Activist and APB Speaker Masih Alinejad was recently named by Time magazine as one of its 2023 Women of the Year. Alinejad was selected along with 11 others who Time says are "using their voices to fight for a more equal world."

Named a Top 100 Global Thinker by Foreign Policy, Vaclav Smil is an acclaimed author, scholar and thought leader who has quickly become one of APB's most requested speakers of 2023. Having spent his career exploring new ground in the fields of energy, environment, food production, technical innovation, risk assessment and public policy, he is a larger-than-life figure in scientific discussions around our society’s response to climate change—especially the potential of energy transitions.