Make Your Event Truly Memorable With a Talented Moderator

Whether you’re planning a fireside chat or a panel discussion of experts at your next event, an informed and engaging moderator can make the session memorable for audiences of any size.

Below is a sampling of the thought leaders we represent who are not only exceptional teachers, but also adept conversation facilitators. They’ll apply their expertise to important conversations on topics including emerging tech and AI, society and cultural changes, politics and more.

Technology

• Azeem Azhar – Futurist and expert technology analyst who leads conversations on the important technology trends of tomorrow while revealing the actions leaders can take to prepare today.
• Gideon Lichfield ­- Former editor-in-chief of Wired, journalist, tech expert and futurist who holds an unparalleled, deep-seated knowledge of the technological landscape.
• Chris Painter – Board member of the Center for Internet Security and one of the world’s most knowledgeable experts on cybercrime, cyber policy and cyber diplomacy.
• Jason Pontin – Visionary futurist and venture capitalist who helps organizations successfully navigate technological and cultural changes.
• Bina Venkataraman – Acclaimed journalist, author and futurist who explores advancements in emerging technologies, public health and climate change.
• Barbara Wixom – Principal research scientist at MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research who explains data and analytics strategy in a way that is engaging and thought provoking.
• Jonathan Zittrain – Director of Harvard Law School’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and an expert on the governance of future technology.

Corporate Culture

• Ruchika Malhotra – Award-winning inclusion strategist who helps organizations embrace collaboration to create a culture of innovation, inclusion and trust.
• Alison Fragale – UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School professor, leading organizational psychology researcher and author who provokes meaningful conversations about power, status and influence.
• Nelson Repenning – Professor, faculty director of the MIT Leadership Center and author who helps companies evaluate their processes and design work that is both effective and engaging.
• Elissa Epel – Vice-Chair for Adult Psychology at UCSF who teaches leaders how to apply research-backed science to scalable interventions that bolster organizational resilience.

Current Events

• Eli Lake – Journalist, podcast host and geopolitical analyst who leads nuanced and thought-provoking discussions on current affairs and how they relate to history.

A nimble, talented moderator can make an event thought-provoking and meaningful. Stern Strategy Group connects you with renowned thought leaders whose insights, strategies and management frameworks help organizations fuel growth and disruptive innovation to better compete in a constantly changing world. Let us arrange for these esteemed experts to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting sessions, workshops and keynotes.