Russell Van Brocklen, widely known as the Dyslexia Professor, transforms daily reading struggles into confident academic breakthroughs for students with dyslexia.

With a mission to rewrite how families and educators support struggling readers, Russell is challenging the outdated “wait and see” approach that too many parents still hear. Dyslexia affects up to 20% of learners—and early, informed action matters.

Combining decades of experience with structured literacy and the science of reading, Russell equips parents with clear, proven strategies they can start using immediately. His practical, step-by-step guidance empowers families to become advocates, not bystanders, in their child’s learning journey.

Michael Dodsworth is the Founder and CEO of Fanfare —the platform turning product drops into sellouts without the chaos.

After nearly two decades in the trenches of high-stakeslaunches for top brands, Michael has seen it all—crashed servers, bot-infestedqueues, and fan meltdowns.

He’s the guy behind the scenes when Taylor Swift ticketsbreak the internet or a sneaker release spirals into a PR nightmare.

Frustrated by the same mistakes playing out again andagain, Michael built Fanfare to fix the launch experience from bothsides—giving fans fairness and giving brands a real shot at loyalty, not justhype.

From SKIMS-stylesellouts to next-gen launch tech, Michael’s here to share what actually works,what to stop doing now, and how any brand—big or small—can build moments theiraudience will never forget.

As a global speaker who has delivered over 2,000 presentations across 75+ countries, Fredrik has spent his career exploring creativity, innovation, and the power of ideas. Fredrik has inspired over a million people from the stage and his bestselling book - The Idea Book - has been recognized as one of the '100 Best Business Books of All Time’. Fredrik has been inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame on two continents. But most importantly: Fredrik is passionate about sharing his insights on what he has learnt during this 25 year journey around the world so that others can discover their full creative potential.