Executive Speakers

Steve Ballmer

Doug Burgum

Satya Nadella

Tami Reller

Joel Barker

Joel Barker was the first person to popularize the concept of paradigm shifts for the corporate world. In 1980 he began work on his second major concept, the importance of vision. His book on paradigms, Future Edge, was listed as one of the most influential books of that year by the prestigious Library Journal. Joel Barker has worked with organizations, both for profit and not for profit, all over the world as well as with nations, including Singapore, Venezuela, Canada, Mexico and Peru. His honors include an honorary Doctorate in Visionary Leadership from St. Mary’s University and the Excellence in Education Award given to him by the international education association, Pi Lambda Theta for his part in supporting educational innovation. Formerly director of the Futures Studies Department of the Science Museum of Minnesota from 1974 to 1978, he has spoken to more than 1 million people around the world and his films have been seen by more than 250 million people around the world.