Arts & Culture

Our Arts & Culture speakers have their fingers on the pulse of today’s world and they include some of the world’s most well-respected graphic designers, film critics, chefs, and athletes. Whether discussing their unique cartoon drawings or Olympic victories, or giving an interactive cooking demonstration, each of these speakers will provide a one-of-a-kind, engaging presentation.

Cooking & Entertaining

Carol Alt

Renowned raw food expert, international supermodel and award-winning actress

Lidia Bastianich

Doyenne of Italian Cooking in America

Rosie Daley

Author of The Healthy Kitchen and Oprah's Former Personal Chef

Martha Foose

Winner of the James Beard Award for American Cooking, Gifted Chef and Storyteller

Madhur Jaffrey

Cookbook Author, Actress, and World Authority on Indian Cuisine

Frances Cole Jones

Corporate Coach and Leadership Trainer

Jay McInerney

Bestselling Author of the Gen-X Classic, Bright Lights, Big City, and Passionate Oenophile

Joan Nathan

Expert in Jewish American Cuisine and James Beard Awardee

Peter Reinhart

James Beard Award and IACP Award-winning bread maker, instructor, and author