Here’s a little-known fact about Adam Met: He very nearly got the part of Zach, the lead guitarist, in the 2003 film School of Rock. No sour grapes, though. He still loves the movie and the rock-n-roll ethos of Dewey, the substitute teacher played by Jack Black, who tells his students: “If you wanna rock, you gotta break the rules.” In this talk, Adam examines how innovative, rule-breaking ideas can pave the way to mega success. Adam shares stories from some of the most intriguing rule breakers in business, music and the climate movement and unpacks how a bit of rebellion can lead to positive change in organizations and at home.

Although most well-known for his dynamic role as the bassist of the acclaimed band AJR, Adam Met is also a fervent advocate for human rights and justice. In fact, he has a Ph.D. in human rights law and sustainable development. In this powerful talk, Adam shines a spotlight on the current state of human rights globally, the critical need for justice and the practical steps each of us can take to make a tangible difference in fostering a more equitable world.

In addition to being a member of the acclaimed band AJR, Adam Met leads a non-profit organization—Planet Reimagined--to combat climate change, as well as working with the UN and the U.S. Congress on bipartisan climate policy. Drawing on his extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, Adam highlights the critical role that businesses play in mitigating environmental impact and advancing sustainable practices and how you, too, can help. Through real-world examples, including his work with  technology, communications and manufacturing companies, Adam gives you a roadmap to integrate sustainability into your core operations and how it can lead to long-term economic benefits and increased brand loyalty.

In the U.S., more than 250 million people attend live concerts each year. For Adam Met, who is bassist for the acclaimed band AJR, it's a prime opportunity to bring communities together and remind them of their collective ability to produce change. In this talk, Adam breaks down the mechanics of fan-based building and how to apply these strategies to any social movement, from fighting climate change to political, youth-led and intergenerational activism and so much more. “You can turn people into listeners, listeners into fans and fans into evangelizers to create scalable, sustainable movements,” he says.

In today’s political climate, getting bipartisan support on anything almost seems like a dream. But that didn’t stop Adam Met from trying. And the result was a bipartisan climate policy passed in a divided D.C. In this talk, Adam shares his story of finding common ground in congress and offers practical strategies for building consensus and fostering cooperation no matter what issue you are trying to solve.