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PRESENTATION THEMES
Leadership & Teamwork
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Sam Abell
Photographer
The archetypal National Geographic photojournalist, Abell's work often tells evocative stories of time and place: Lewis and Clark, the Mississippi River, the Amazon, Australia. Most recently he told his own story in his book Sam Abell: The Photographic Life.
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William L. "Bill" Allen
Editor in Chief Emeritus, National Geographic Magazine
One of only nine full-time editors in National Geographic history, Allen led the charge through the turn of the century as one of the most popular magazines in the world successfully launched multimedia brand extensions to reach a new generation of readers.
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Peter Athans
Mountaineer, Cinematographer
To hold the unofficial title of "Mr. Everest" is some accomplishment. Add a deep understanding of Zen philosophy and a commitment to serving the people of Nepal and you have a unique perspective on the ultimate climb and all that it represents.
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Robert Ballard
Underwater Explorer, Discoverer of Titanic
Experience the wonder of deep-sea exploration through Ballard and his Institute for Exploration, which uses robotics, mapping, and submersibles to explore the last great frontier.
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Annie Griffiths Belt
Photographer
In her presentation, "Connect With Anybody, Anywhere", Belt shares her experiences as a journalist bridging cultural, racial, and religious divides. A passionate conservationist, Belt's recent project with author Barbara Kingsolver aims to help save the last wild spaces in the United States.
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Sylvia Earle
Marine Biologist
This world-renowned marine biologist describes the ocean as the cornerstone of Earth's life-support system, vital for the survival and well-being of humankind.
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Peter Hillary
Himalayan Mountaineer, Author
This dynamic mountaineer, author and extreme adventure guide is a favorite on the corporate speaking circuit. His lessons from a life in the field resonate with a wide variety of audiences.
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Chris Johns
Editor in Chief, National Geographic Magazine
In his role at the helm of the largest and most influential natural history publication in the world, Johns must balance opportunity with responsibility as the magazine explores the interrelationship between human aspirations and our planet's cultural and natural resources.
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Mattias Klum
Photographer
A powerhouse in the global conservation movement, Klum recently delivered the opening address at Green Week, an annual event organized by the European Commission to provide a forum for conservation discussion.
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Greg Marshall
Biologist, Inventor, Filmmaker
Natural history filmmaking would not be where it is today without Marshall's Crittercam, a device that allows scientists to record the world through the eyes, ears, and movements of animals in their habitats.
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Michael "Nick" Nichols
Photographer
Unadulterated jungle, ferocious tigers, threatened gorillas, and surfing hippos. These are the things that get Nichols up in the morning. His recent book The Last Place on Earth documents his more than two decades of work in Africa.
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Paul Nicklen
Photographer
Growing up in a small Inuit community, Nicklen spent his early years hunting and traveling on land. He quickly developed exceptional field skills and a keen interest in observing wildlife. Now he's one of the top photographers specializing in the Arctic and its inhabitants.
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Børge Ousland
Polar Explorer
There are adventurers and there are madmen. Ousland may be a bit of both. As a speaker, he shares the mental and physical rigors of solo polar exploration and applies those lessons to real-world situations.
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Chad Pregracke
Environmentalist
Ever wonder if one person can make a significant difference? Chad's story will remove all doubt.
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Tim Samaras
Severe-Storms Researcher
Samaras is the guy running toward the tornado when everyone else is running away. Learn how cutting edge science may help save lives.
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Paul Sereno
Paleontologist
Refuse to believe anyone who says you must narrow your focus to achieve success: Sereno managed to blend art, science, and adventure into his dream job as a dinosaur hunter.
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Ed Viesturs
Mountaineer, Photographer
One of an elite few who have summited the world's 14 tallest peaks, Viesturs chooses to tackle them without the benefit of supplemental oxygen—so that he can experience the mountain as it is, without reducing it to his level.
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Spencer Wells
Geneticist and Anthropologist
At an age when most scientists are getting their starts, Wells is using DNA markers to lead the farthest-reaching human-migration study ever conducted.
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Andrew Zolli
Futurist
Recently named a Visiting Fellow at National Geographic, Zolli helps people and institutions see and interpret trends in culture, technology, smart design, and communications.
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Photographs by Steve Vega (Abell), Joel Sartore (Allen), Robert Mackinlay (Athans), Ira Block (Ballard), Linda Johansson (Belt), Al Giddings (Earle), Oskar Kihlborg (Hillary), Chris Johns (Johns), Lars-Magnus Ejdeholm (Klum), Jim Vecchione (Marshall), Mark Thiessen (Nichols), Paul Nicklen (Nicklen), Borge Ousland (Ousland), Mark Thiessen (Sereno), Veikka Gustafsson (Viesturs), Courtesy Living Lands and Waters (Pregracke), Jim Webb (Samaras), Mark Read (Wells), Andrew Zolli (Zolli)
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