Here are the speakers in this session. Click on their name to read a full recap of their talk:
A former two-term governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm makes the case for empowering states to create jobs through a Clean Energy Jobs Race to the Top.
Robert J. Gordon is among the most influential macroeconomists in the world. And the big picture he sees is not altogether rosy.
Erik Brynjolfsson examines the effects of information technologies on business strategy, productivity and employment.
What happens when Robert J. Gordon and Erk Brynjolfsson debate? Read here.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Pedrito Martinez spent his youth steeped in rumba and the music of the Santería religion. His music had become an intoxicating blend of Cuban tradition and African-American styles.
Rodney Brooks builds robots based on biological principles of movement and reasoning. The goal: a robot who can figure things out. Get ready to meet Baxter.
The founder and CEO of Romotive, Keller Rinaudo creates robots that use smart phones and are designed for interaction.
Nilofer Merchant thinks deeply about the frameworks, strategies and cultural values of great businesses new and old, large and small.
Bono, the lead singer of U2, uses his celebrity to fight for social justice worldwide: to end hunger, poverty and disease, especially in Africa. His nonprofit ONE raises awareness via media, policy and calls to action.