Keynote Speakers
A PCBC hallmark, our keynote sessions feature engaging and thought-provoking speakers – legendary thinkers and doers in the fields of business, entertainment, storytelling, media and literature.
2023 keynote speakers will be announced soon.
Open to all registered attendees
Past years' keynote speakers include:
Sekou Andrews (2019)
Two-time national poetry slam champion
Shawn Achor (2015)
Author, The Happiness Advantage
Chip Conley (2016)
Head of Global Hospitality, Airbnb
Sheryl Connelly (2014)
Global Trends & Futuring, Ford Motor Company
Steven Kotler (2017)
Co-founder, Flow Genome Project
Patrick Lencioni (2018)
Renowned bestselling author
Alison Levine (2019)
First American Women's Everest Expedition Team Captain
Matthew Luhn (2017, 2022)
One of the original story creators at Pixar
Platon (2018)
Award-winning Photographer
Joshua Cooper Ramo (2015)
Vice Chairman, Kissinger Associates
Benjamin Zander (2014)
Conductor, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Jade Simmons (2022)
Rockstar Concert Pianist & Activational Speaker
Simon Sinek (2015)
Bestselling author, leadership expert
Adam Steltzner (2017)
Chief Engineer, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Gary Vaynerchuk (2012, 2014)
Bestselling author, social media expert