provocateur​
noun  pro·vo·ca·teur  \ prō-ˌvä-kə-ˈtər \
an artist or activist whose work suggests ideas that are threatening to accepted values or practices.

Instead of traditional “Speakers,” we prefer the notion of the “Provocateur”.

This year, our Provocateurs are attending to enhance your experience, push you out of your comfort zone, and break down your mental models. Much like the first year of the Leadership Forum in 1918, we are at a turning point in society – one which requires courageous and creative thinkers willing to learn and challenge traditional ways. Our Provocateurs will be an integral part of the Forum and its outcomes.