Keynote Speakers, Motivational Activists & Athletes

October 3, 2018
CNN Contributor & Human Rights Activist Van Jones, passionately spoke about #YesWeCode at Linux’s Open Source Summit.
CNN Contributor & Human Rights Activist Van Jones, passionately spoke about #YesWeCode at Linux’s Open Source Summit.
Photo Courtesy: Linux Foundation
Social Justice Advocate & Feminist Angela Davis at a Black History Month Event at CSU.
Social Justice Advocate & Feminist Angela Davis at a Black History Month Event at CSU.
Photo Courtesy: Ashley Potts for The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Mentoring Session & Moderated Conversation with Film Director Ava DuVernay at AT&T Shape.
Mentoring Session & Moderated Conversation with Film Director Ava DuVernay at AT&T Shape.
Photo Courtesy: AT&T Inc.
YouTube Personality & Technology Influencer Casey Neistat on the rapidly-changing media landscape at Influence Toronto Conference.
YouTube Personality & Technology Influencer Casey Neistat on the rapidly-changing media landscape at Influence Toronto Conference.
Photo Courtesy: Influence Orbis
Political Speaker Wendy Davis at HIP Housing’s annual outreach & fundraising event for affordable housing solutions.
Political Speaker Wendy Davis at HIP Housing’s annual outreach & fundraising event for affordable housing solutions.
Photo Courtesy: HIPhousing
Fireside Chat with Marketing Expert Bozoma Saint John at technology conference Sloss Tech.
Fireside Chat with Marketing Expert Bozoma Saint John at technology conference Sloss Tech.
Photo Courtesy: TechBirmingham
AAE Booking Agents attend events and meet with speakers to ensure success throughout the booking process.
AAE Booking Agents attend events and meet with speakers to ensure success throughout the booking process.
Photo Courtesy: All American Entertainment
Lifestyle Blogger Amber Venz Box discusses tech startups and innovation at StartupFest in Montreal, Canada.
Lifestyle Blogger Amber Venz Box discusses tech startups and innovation at StartupFest in Montreal, Canada.
Photo Courtesy: La Fondation du Startup de Montréal
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