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.

Film & Television

Lidia Bastianich

Doyenne of Italian Cooking in America

Ken Burns

Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker

Neal Gabler

Cultural Critic and Two-Time Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize

Madhur Jaffrey

Cookbook Author, Actress, and World Authority on Indian Cuisine

Joan Nathan

Expert in Jewish American Cuisine and James Beard Awardee

David Thomson

Esteemed Writer, Film Historian and Critic

Martha Williamson

Inspirational Speaker and Executive Producer/Head Writer of the hit show Touched By An Angel