Make it Make Sense: Expert Voices for Uncertain Times

02 Mar 2026

From geopolitical upheaval and economic uncertainty to rapid advances in AI, today’s leaders are facing more questions—and fewer clear answers—than ever before. In moments like these, clarity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Our featured speakers help organizations make sense of complexity, offering grounded insights and forward-looking perspectives on the forces shaping our world. With expertise across geopolitics, economics, technology, and leadership, these voices equip audiences to think clearly and lead confidently.

Mark Blyth
The William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics at Brown University

Stephen Witt
Bestselling Author of The Thinking Machine, Financial Times Business Book of the Year

Mike Hayes
Former Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, Author of Mission Driven

Nikki Greenberg
World-Leading Futurist

Jason Schenker
President of Prestige Economics & Chairman of The Futurist Institute

Dr. Jerome Adams
20th U.S. Surgeon General, Presidential Fellow & Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue

Jeff Bush
Principal of The Washington Update & Authority on Tax and Legal Policy

Ron Insana
CNBC Senior Analyst & Commentator, Trailblazing Financial Journalist, Bestselling Author & CEO of iFi AI

Jana Nelson
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere

Daniel Altman
Global Economist & Strategy Expert

Ambassador Julianne Smith
Former US Ambassador to NATO (2021-2024)

Zack Kass
Global AI Advisor & Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI