KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

American Photographer, Freelance Writer & Author of "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America"

Editorial Director of National Geographic Partners & Editor in Chief of National Geographic Magazine

Best-Selling Author and Nature Photographer; Known for "A Wolf Called Romeo"

Short Story Writer & Novelist

Environmentalist, Mountaineer, Expedition Author, Former VP of Environmental Initiatives & Special Projects at Patagonia

Olympic Biathlete, Photographer, Award-Winning Author, World Record Setting Climber & Skier; National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Inductee

#1 New York Times Best-Selling Author; Known for "Puddin',"Dumplin'" & "Side Effects May Vary"

Co-Founder of Very Smart Brothas & Author of "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker"

Photojournalist Held Captive by Syrian Rebels for 81 Days; Author of "The Shattered Lens"

Best-Selling Young-Adult Novelist Known for "The Hate U Give"

Two-Time Chief Official White House Photographer & Director of the White House Photography Office

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the "Grisha Trilogy"

Award-Winning Photographer & Human Rights Activist

Best-Selling Israeli Writer Award-winning Filmmaker

Expert in Political, Social & Urban/Suburban History of 20th Century America; History Professor, Princeton; NYT Bestselling Author

Photographer, Educator & Author; Producer & Host, "After Action"; Retired Veteran & Warriors Game Gold Medalist

Long-Distance Hiker & Author; Overall Record Holder on the Appalachian Trail & The First Woman to Set That Mark

Award-Winning Adventurer, Blogger & Author

Professor; Science Historian; Philosopher; Author of "The Philosophical Breakfast Club"

Nancy Kruse, President of The Kruse Company in Atlanta GA, is the best known and most widely quoted menu analyst in the restaurant industry.