International

The anticipation for the upcoming Olympics is palpable as athletes from around the world prepare to showcase their talents on the global stage. APB is proud to have an incredible roster of former Olympians who symbolize not only the triumph of human perseverance but also the unyielding pursuit of excellence. Celebrating the universal values of teamwork, dedication and passion, these voices are known for motivating and inspiring audiences and are sure to leave a lasting impression.

In this season of gratitude, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible speakers and clients. You are the reason that APB can continue its passionate commitment to delivering compelling, inspiring and thought-provoking events worldwide, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. May your day be filled with warmth, joy and all the delights this season has to offer. 

APB is proud and excited to share that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africa's first elected female President, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and one of our most sought-after speakers—has been selected as an honoree of the TIME100 Impact Awards Africa. The awards recognize "visionaries who have gone above and beyond to make an impact and move their respective industries forward."

This morning the world witnessed the exciting, successful launch of the Psyche mission, a groundbreaking journey over a decade in the making to explore a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Principal Investigator and APB Exclusive Speaker Lindy Elkins-Tanton recently sat down with us to discuss this incredible project and more. 

When it comes to planning an important event that will leave a lasting impression with attendees, APB knows how difficult finding the right speaker can be. Having coordinated over 100,000 events in more than 60 countries over the past 60 years, we are uniquely qualified to be your source for today’s best speakers and programs. Hear more about what sets APB apart from Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and Bestselling author, Mike Veny: +Watch Video

Iranian Activist and APB Speaker Masih Alinejad was recently named by Time magazine as one of its 2023 Women of the Year. Alinejad was selected along with 11 others who Time says are "using their voices to fight for a more equal world."

Named a Top 100 Global Thinker by Foreign Policy, Vaclav Smil is an acclaimed author, scholar and thought leader who has quickly become one of APB's most requested speakers of 2023. Having spent his career exploring new ground in the fields of energy, environment, food production, technical innovation, risk assessment and public policy, he is a larger-than-life figure in scientific discussions around our society’s response to climate change—especially the potential of energy transitions.

One of APB’s most important speakers and a true friend to all of us has passed away. Mikhail Gorbachev, Nobel Laureate and Former President of the Soviet Union, died in Moscow at the age of 91. 

Russian journalist and APB speaker Dmitry Muratov has made good on his promise to sell his 2021 Nobel Peace Prize medal to help Ukrainian child refugees. On World Refugee Day in June, he sold the medal at auction for $103.5 million. All proceeds will go to UNICEF's humanitarian response for Ukrainian ​children displaced by war. 

With our online and offline lives becoming increasingly blurred, it is critical that individuals and organizations are equipped with tools and strategies for protecting their online space. The speakers below open our eyes to the vulnerabilities in our interconnected cyber world and empower audiences to take control of their security.